Tennis tournament
| 1978 Pacific Southwest Open |
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| Date | September 18–25 |
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| Edition | 52nd |
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| Category | Grand Prix |
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| Draw | 64S / 32D |
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| Prize money | $200,000 |
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| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
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| Location | Los Angeles, US |
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| Venue | Pauley Pavilion |
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| Champions |
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| Singles |
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 Arthur Ashe[1] |
| Doubles |
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 John Alexander / Phil Dent[2] |
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| ← 1977 · | Pacific Southwest Open | · 1979 → |
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The 1978 Pacific Southwest Open, also known under its sponsorship name 1978 ARCO Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California in the United States. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the 52nd edition of the tournament and was held from September 18 through September 25, 1978. Seventh-seeded Arthur Ashe won the singles title as well as 200 ranking points.[3]
Finals
Singles
Arthur Ashe defeated Brian Gottfried 6–2, 6–4
Doubles
John Alexander / Phil Dent defeated Fred McNair / 
Raúl Ramírez 7–6, 6–3
References
- ^ "1978 Los Angeles – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1978 Los Angeles – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 100–101. ISBN 978-0354090681.
External links
- Official website
- ITF tournament edition details
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Arthur Ashe[1]
John Alexander / 
Raúl Ramírez 7–6, 6–3 
