1978 South Pacific Championships

1978 South Pacific Championships
Date9–16 October
Edition5th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
VenueMilton Courts
Champions
Singles
Australia Mark Edmondson[1]
Doubles
Australia Phil Dent / Australia John Alexander[2]
← 1977 · South Pacific Tennis Classic · 1979 →

The 1978 South Pacific Championships was an Association of Tennis Professionals men's tournament held on outdoor grass courts at the Milton Courts in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia that was part of the 1978 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from 9 October until 16 October 1978. The final was postponed from Sunday to Monday due to rain. Unseeded Mark Edmondson won the singles title, his second at the event after 1976.[3][4][5]

Finals

Singles

Australia Mark Edmondson defeated Australia John Alexander 6–4, 7–6

  • It was Edmondson's 1st singles title of the year and the 3rd of his career.

Doubles

Australia Phil Dent / Australia John Alexander defeated Australia Syd Ball / Australia Allan Stone 6–3, 7–6

References

  1. ^ "1978 Brisbane – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1978 Brisbane – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ "Edmondson wins final". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. 18 October 1978. p. 36 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Edmondson, 6-4, 7-6". The Canberra Times. 17 October 1978. p. 34 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 125. ISBN 978-0354090681.