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 EventWFSFQF4R3R2R1RSingles MenFF200,000FF105,000FF52,500FF26,300FF15,300FF8,400FF5,000FF2,800WomenFF100,000FF50,000FF20,000FF8,000 -FF4,000FF2,000FF1,000 Total prize money for the event was FF2,035,764.
References
External links French Open official website