title: 1978 South Pacific Championships
text: # 1978 South Pacific Championships
  
  The 1978 South Pacific Championships was an Association of Tennis Professionals men's tournament held on outdoor grass courts at the Milton Courts in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia that was part of the 1978 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from 9 October until 16 October 1978. The final was postponed from Sunday to Monday due to rain. Unseeded Mark Edmondson won the singles title, his second at the event after 1976.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Singles
  
  Mark Edmondson defeated John Alexander 6–4, 7–6
  
  * It was Edmondson's 1st singles title of the year and the 3rd of his career.
  
  ### Doubles
  
  Phil Dent / John Alexander defeated Syd Ball / Allan Stone 6–3, 7–6
  
  