1978 Paris Open
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The 1978 Paris Open was an Grand Prix tennis circuit tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 10th edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters
). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
in Paris, France from November 5, 1978.
Robert Lutz defeated Tom Gullikson
6–2, 6–2, 7–6
Bruce Manson
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Andrew Pattison
defeated
Ion Ţiriac
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Guillermo Vilas
7–6, 6–2
Paris Masters
The Paris Masters is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players held in Paris, France. It is played indoors at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. The event is part of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour...
). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Opened in 1984, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, often abbreviated as POPB or Bercy, is an indoor sports arena on boulevard de Bercy located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris...
in Paris, France from November 5, 1978.
Men's Singles
Robert Lutz defeated Tom GulliksonTom Gullikson
Tom Gullikson is a tennis coach and former professional tennis player from the United States.-Career:...
6–2, 6–2, 7–6
- It was Lutz's 4th title of the year and the 35th of his career.
Men's Doubles
Bruce MansonBruce Manson
Bruce Manson , is a former professional tennis player from the United States.Manson enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 9 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 8 times. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 17 in 1981...
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Andrew PattisonAndrew Pattison
----Andrew Pattison is a former South African-born Rhodesian and later Zimbabwean right-handed tennis player. His highest ever ranking was World No. 24, which he reached on 24 September 1974. Pattison won four singles tournaments, and seven doubles tournaments.Pattison became a naturalized...
defeated
Ion ŢiriacIon Tiriac
Ion Țiriac is a Romanian former tennis player and businessman. He is also the current owner of the Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open.-Sports career:...
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Guillermo VilasGuillermo Vilas
Guillermo Apolinario Vilas is a retired and former World No. 2 professional tennis player from Argentina. He was the second Latin-American to win a Grand Slam tournament.-Career:...
7–6, 6–2
- It was Manson's only title of the year and the 1st of his career. It was Pattison's only title of the year and the 6th of his career.