title: 1978 South African Open (tennis)
text: # 1978 South African Open (tennis)
  
  The 1978 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix circuit. It was the 75th edition of the tournament and was held from 27 November through 4 December 1978. Second-seeded Tim Gullikson won the singles title.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Singles
  
  Tim Gullikson defeated Harold Solomon 2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4
  
  ### Doubles
  
  Peter Fleming / Ray Moore defeated Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–6
  
  