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1978 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic

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1978 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic
Date7–12 November
Edition6th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationHong Kong
Champions
Singles
United States Eliot Teltscher[1]
Doubles
Australia Mark Edmondson / Australia John Marks[2]
← 1977 · Hong Kong Open · 1979 →

The 1978 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic, also known as the Hong Kong Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Hong Kong that was part of the 1978 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the sixth edition of the event and was held from 7 November through 12 November 1978. Eighth-seeded Eliot Teltscher won the singles title.

Finals

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Singles

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United States Eliot Teltscher defeated United States Pat DuPré 6–4, 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Teltscher's first singles title of his career.

Doubles

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Australia Mark Edmondson / Australia John Marks defeated United States Hank Pfister / United States Brad Rowe 5–7, 7–6, 6–1

References

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  1. ^ "1978 Hong Kong – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1978 Hong Kong – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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