1978 Benson & Hedges Championships

The 1978 Benson & Hedges Championships, also known as the Wembley Championships, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Wembley Arena in London in England that was part of the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix. The tournament was held from 14 November until 18 November 1978. Third-seeded John McEnroe won the singles title.

1978 Benson & Hedges Championships
Date14–18 November
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationLondon, England
VenueWembley Arena
Champions
Singles
John McEnroe [1]
Doubles
Peter Fleming / John McEnroe [2]

Finals

Singles

John McEnroe defeated Tim Gullikson 6–7, 6–4, 7–6, 6–2

  • It was McEnroe's 4th singles title of the year and of his career.

Doubles

Peter Fleming / John McEnroe defeated Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 7–6, 4–6, 6–4

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