1978 United Bank Tennis Classic

The 1978 United Bank Tennis Classic, also known as the Denver WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado in the United States that was part of the 1978 Grand Prix circuit. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and took place from February 20 through February 26, 1978. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title, his third at the event after 1975 and 1976.

1978 United Bank Tennis Classic
DateFebruary 20–26
Edition7th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationDenver, Colorado, U.S.
Champions
Singles
Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan [2]

Finals

Singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Stan Smith 6–2, 7–6

  • It was Connors' 2nd singles title of the year and the 63rd of his career.

Doubles

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Fred McNair / Sherwood Stewart 6–3, 6–2

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References
  1. "1978 Denver – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1978 Denver – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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