1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters

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1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
DateJanuary 10–14, 1979
Edition9th
CategoryMasters
Draw8S / 4D
Prize money$400,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationNew York City, US
VenueMadison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
United States John McEnroe[1]
Doubles
United States John McEnroe / United States Peter Fleming[2]
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The 1978 Masters (also known as the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters for sponsorship reasons)[3] was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Madison Square Garden, New York City, United States between 10 January and 14 January 1979. It was the year-end championship of the 1978 Grand Prix circuit tour. John McEnroe won the singles title.

Finals

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Singles

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United States John McEnroe defeated United States Arthur Ashe, 6–7, 6–3, 7–5

  • It was McEnroe's 1st singles title of the year and the 5th of his career.

Doubles

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United States John McEnroe / United States Peter Fleming defeated Netherlands Tom Okker / Poland Wojtek Fibak 6–4, 6–2, 6-4

References

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