1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters – Singles

Singles
1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
Champion John McEnroe
Runner-up Arthur Ashe
Score6–7(5–7), 6–3, 7–5
Draw8

John McEnroe defeated Arthur Ashe in the final, 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 7–5 to win the singles title at the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters. McEnroe saved two match points at 4-5 in the third set.

Jimmy Connors was the defending champion, but lost in the round-robin.