1978 South American Championships (tennis)

The 1978 South American Championships was a men's Grand Prix tennis circuit tournament held in Buenos Aires, Argentina and played on outdoor clay courts. The event was held from 20 November through 26 November 1978. Fourth-seeded José Luis Clerc won the singles title.

1978 South American Championships
Date20–26 November
Edition12th
CategoryGrand Prix Super Series
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationBuenos Aires, Argentina
Champions
Singles
José Luis Clerc
Doubles
Chris Lewis / Van Winitsky

Finals

Singles

José Luis Clerc defeated Victor Pecci 6–4, 6–4

  • It was Clerc's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles

Chris Lewis / Van Winitsky defeated José Luis Clerc / Belus Prajoux 6–4, 3–6, 6–0

  • It was Lewis' 3rd title of the year and the 5th of his career. It was Winitsky's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of his career.
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