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1978 American Airlines Tennis Games – Doubles


USA Roscoe Tanner RSA Frew McMillan

Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan were the defending champions but lost in the final 6–4, 6–4 against Raymond Moore and Roscoe Tanner.

Seeds

  1. RSA Bob Hewitt / RSA Frew McMillan (final)
  2. USA Robert Lutz / USA Stan Smith (second round)
  3. NED Tom Okker / USA Marty Riessen (semifinals)
  4. USA Fred McNair / USA Sherwood Stewart (semifinals)
  5. AUS Ross Case / AUS Geoff Masters (first round)
  6. AUS Phil Dent / AUS John Newcombe (quarterfinals)
  7. MEX Marcello Lara / MEX Raúl Ramirez (quarterfinals)
  8. AUS Colin Dibley / USA Sandy Mayer (quarterfinals)

Draw

Final

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