The 1978 Italian Indoor Open, also known as the Bologna Open or Bologna WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix circuit and took place in Bologna, Italy. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 20 November through 26 November 1978. Fifth-seeded Peter Fleming won the singles title and earned $8,600 first prize money.
Finals
Singles
Peter Fleming defeated Adriano Panatta 6–2, 7–6(7–5) It was Fleming's only singles title of the year and the first of his career.
Doubles
Peter Fleming / John McEnroe defeated Jean-Louis Haillet / Antonio Zugarelli 6–1, 6–4