1978 U.S. Clay Court Championships
Tennis tournament
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The 1978 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was held at the Indianapolis Racquet Club in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the tenth edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held from August 7 through August 13, 1978. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the men's singles title and the accompanying $24,000 first-prize money, while college amateur Dana Gilbert, who entered the main draw on a wildcard, took the women's championship.[3][4]
| 1978 U.S. Clay Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 7–13 |
| Edition | 10th |
| Category | Grand Prix circuit WTA Tour |
| Draw | 64S / 32D (M) 48S / 24D (W) |
| Prize money | $175,000 (M) $35,000 (W) |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana United States |
| Venue | Indianapolis Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Jimmy Connors[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Dana Gilbert | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Hank Pfister / Gene Mayer[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Helena Anliot /  Helle Sparre-Viragh | |
Finals
Men's singles
Jimmy Connors defeated 
José Higueras 7–5, 6–1
Women's singles
Dana Gilbert defeated 
Viviana González 6–2, 6–3
Men's doubles
Hank Pfister / Gene Mayer defeated Jeff Borowiak / 
Chris Lewis 6–3, 6–1
Women's doubles
Helena Anliot / Helle Sparre-Viragh defeated Barbara Hallquist / Sheila McInerney 6–3, 6–1