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1978 U.S. Pro Indoor – Doubles
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| champ | RSA Bob Hewitt |
| RSA Frew McMillan | |
| runner | USA Vitas Gerulaitis |
| USA Sandy Mayer | |
| score | 6–4, 6–4 |
| type | singles doubles |
RSA Frew McMillan USA Sandy Mayer Main article: 1978 U.S. Pro Indoor
Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan were the defending champions.
Hewitt and McMillan successfully defended their title, defeating Vitas Gerulaitis and Sandy Mayer 6–4, 6–4 in the final.
Seeds
- RSA Bob Hewitt / RSA Frew McMillan (champions)
- POL Wojtek Fibak / NED Tom Okker (first round)
- USA Brian Gottfried / MEX Raúl Ramírez (second round)
- USA Marty Riessen / USA Dick Stockton (semifinals)
- AUS Syd Ball / AUS Ross Case (semifinals)
- USA Fred McNair / USA Sherwood Stewart (quarterfinals)
- AUS John Alexander / AUS Ken Rosewall (quarterfinals)
- TCH Jan Kodeš / HUN Balázs Taróczy (second round)
Draw
Finals
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Bottom half
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