1978 French Open

The 1978 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 29 May until 11 June. It was the 77th staging of the French Open, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1978.

Finals

Men's singles

Björn Borg defeated Guillermo Vilas, 6–1, 6–1, 6–3

• It was Borg's 5th career Grand Slam title, and his 3rd French Open title.

Women's singles

Virginia Ruzici defeated Mima Jaušovec, 6–2, 6–2

• It was Ruzici's 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.

Men's doubles

Gene Mayer / Hank Pfister defeated José Higueras / Manuel Orantes, 6–3, 6–2, 6–2

Women's doubles

Mima Jaušovec / Virginia Ruzici defeated Lesley Turner Bowrey / Gail Sherriff Lovera, 5–7, 6–4, 8–6

Mixed doubles

Renáta Tomanová / Pavel Složil defeated Virginia Ruzici / Patrice Dominguez, 7–6, retired

Prize money

Total prize money for the event was FF2,035,764.

References

External links

• French Open official website