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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.[4][5]

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Finals

Men's singles

Sweden Björn Borg defeated Argentina Guillermo Vilas, 6–1, 6–1, 6–3 [1]

  • It was Borg's 5th career Grand Slam title, and his 3rd French Open title.

Women's singles

Romania Virginia Ruzici defeated Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Mima Jaušovec, 6–2, 6–2 [2]

  • It was Ruzici's 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.

Men's doubles

United States Gene Mayer / United States Hank Pfister defeated Spain José Higueras / Spain Manuel Orantes, 6–3, 6–2, 6–2 [3]

Women's doubles

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Mima Jaušovec / Romania Virginia Ruzici defeated Australia Lesley Turner Bowrey / France Gail Sherriff Lovera, 5–7, 6–4, 8–6 [2]

Mixed doubles

Czechoslovakia Renáta Tomanová / Czechoslovakia Pavel Složil defeated Romania Virginia Ruzici / France Patrice Dominguez, 7–6, retired [2]

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Prize money

Event W F SF QF 4R 3R 2R 1R
Singles [6] Men FF200,000 FF105,000 FF52,500 FF26,300 FF15,300 FF8,400 FF5,000 FF2,800
Women FF100,000 FF50,000 FF20,000 FF8,000 - FF4,000 FF2,000 FF1,000

Total prize money for the event was FF2,035,764.

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