1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters – Doubles

Peter Fleming and John McEnroe defeated Wojciech Fibak and Tom Okker in the final, 6–4, 6–2, 6–4 to win the doubles tennis title at the 1978 Masters Grand Prix. It was the first of seven consecutive Tour Finals titles for the team, a record.[1]

Doubles
1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
ChampionUnited States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
Runner-upPoland Wojciech Fibak
Netherlands Tom Okker
Score6–4, 6–2, 6–4

Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan were the defending champions, but were defeated in the semifinals by Fleming and McEnroe.

Knockout stage

Key

Draw

Semifinals Final
              
  Poland Wojciech Fibak
Netherlands Tom Okker
6 6
  United States Bob Lutz
United States Stan Smith
4 3
  Poland Wojciech Fibak
Netherlands Tom Okker
4 2 4
  United States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
6 6 6
  United States Peter Fleming
United States John McEnroe
6 6
  South Africa Bob Hewitt
South Africa Frew McMillan
1 4

References

  1. "1978 Masters – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).


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