1979 Grand Prix (tennis)

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The 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix was a professional tennis circuit held that year. It consisted of four Grand Slam tournaments, the Grand Prix tournaments and the Nations Cup, a team event.

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1979 Grand Prix circuit
Details
Duration1 January 1979 – 24 December 1979
Edition10th
Tournaments91
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg (12)
Most tournament finals Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg (13)
Prize money leader Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Points leader Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Awards
Player of the year Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Comeback
player of the year
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
1978
1980
Bjorn Borg (1979) cropped.jpg
Björn Borg finished the year as ATP world No. 1 for the first time in his career. Borg won twelve titles during the season, including two majors at the French Open and the Wimbledon Championships, as well as the Masters Grand Prix.
John McEnroe en 1981.jpg
John McEnroe was the 1979 Grand Prix No. 1. McEnroe won ten tournaments during the season, including a major at the US Open.

Schedule

The table below shows the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix schedule.

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Jan Australian Hardcourt Championships
Hobart, Australia
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Rocavert
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
8–6
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Benson & Hedges Open
Auckland, New Zealand
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
6–3, 6–7, 6–4, 2–6, 6–2
Flag of Austria.svg Peter Feigl Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Jarrett
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Lewis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley
Flag of India.svg Ramesh Krishnan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Charlie Fancutt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
6–3, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Jarrett
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonathan Smith
Braniff Airways World Doubles Championship (WCT)
London, England
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – D8
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
3–6, 6–2, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
15 Jan First National Classic
Baltimore, Maryland, US
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg John Sadri
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
7–6, 6–4
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Birmingham WCT
Birmingham, Alabama, US
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–2, 3–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
22 Jan US Pro Indoor (WCT)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Carpet (i) – $250,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–3, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
5–7, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
29 Jan Fairfield Bay Classic
Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Hard (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of the United States.svg John Sadri
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
5–7, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
United Virginia Bank Classic (WCT)
Richmond, Virginia, US
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–3, 6–1
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Feb Pepsi Grand Slam
Boca Raton, Florida, US
Clay – $300,000 – S4
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
12 Feb Congoleum Classic
Rancho Mirage, California, US
Hard – $250,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
6–4, 7–6
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
Sarasota, Florida, US
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
7–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Richard Meyer Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Fisher
Flag of the United States.svg Randy Crawford
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Noel Phillips
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Krulevitz
7–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of the United States.svg Keith Richardson
19 Feb WCT Tournament of Champions
Dorado, Puerto Rico
Hard – $200,000 – 6S
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–5, 6–0, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Round robin
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
United Bank Classic
Denver, Colorado, US
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
7–6, 6–3
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
26 Feb Lagos, Nigeria
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Austria.svg Hans Kary
6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of Austria.svg Peter Feigl Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Pearson
Flag of Nigeria.svg David Imonitie
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Kleege
Flag of the United States.svg Joel Bailey
6–4, 6–7, 6–3
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Austria.svg Peter Feigl
U.S. National Indoor Championships
Memphis, Tennessee, US
Carpet (i) – $250,000 – 48S/24D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–4, 5–7, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–4, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
12 Mar Volvo Tennis Classic
Washington, D.C., US
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–4, 7–5, 3–6, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
19 Mar Lorraine Open
Nancy, France
Hard (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
6–2, 5–7, 6–1, 7–5
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
Flag of France.svg Éric Deblicker
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Eberhard
4–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Drysdale
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Jarrett
New Orleans Tennis Festival
New Orleans (WCT), Louisiana, US
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
San José, Costa Rica
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
6–4, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg George Hardie
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Shore
Flag of India.svg Sashi Menon
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Kleege
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–4, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
26 Mar Dayton Pro Tennis Classic
Dayton, Ohio, US
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
3–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–1)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Ramazzotti Cup (WCT)
Milan, Italy
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–1, 6–3
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Stuttgart Indoor
Stuttgart, Germany
Hard (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–2, 6–2, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Stanislav Birner
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–3, 5–7, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Apr Nice International Open
Nice, France
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
6–3, 6–2, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of France.svg Jean-François Caujolle
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
6–1, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
ABN World Tennis Tournament (WCT)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
9 Apr Egyptian Open
Cairo, Egypt
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Austria.svg Peter Feigl
7–5, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
7–5, 6–4
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Monte Carlo Open (WCT)
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Clay – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–2, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Bank of Oklahoma Classic
Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–7, 7–5, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
6–7, 7–5, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
16 Apr Houston (WCT), Texas, US
Clay – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
6–3, 2–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Ecuador.svg Ricardo Ycaza
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
6–1, 5–7, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
6–2, 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Deon Joubert Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg David Schneider
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell
6–3, 7–6
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
San Jose, California, US
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
7–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Brad Rowe
23 Apr Alan King Tennis Classic
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Hard – $300,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
4–6, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
30 Apr Dallas WCT
Dallas, Texas, US
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – S8
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
7–5, 4–6, 6–2, 7–6
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 May Nations Cup
Düsseldorf, Germany
Clay – $250,000 – S16/D8
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
2–1
Flag of Italy.svg ItalyRound robin (Section A)
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Spain
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain
Round robin (Section B)
Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
14 May Alitalia Florence Open
Florence, Italy
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–4, 1–6, 3–6, 7–5, 6–0
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler Flag of France.svg Jean-François Caujolle
Flag of France.svg Pascal Portes
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
German Open
Hamburg, Germany
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
3–6, 6–1, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
6–3, 6–1, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
21 May Italian Open
Rome, Italy
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
6–7, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Italy.svg Gianni Ocleppo
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
4–6, 6–1, 7–5
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
BMW Open
Munich, Germany
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
6–3, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez
Flag of Germany.svg Werner Zirngibl
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Germany.svg Peter Elter
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
7–6, 7–5
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
28 May
4 Jun
French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay – $375,000 – 128S/64D/24XD
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–3, 6–1, 6–7(6–8), 6–4
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
6–4, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of the United States.svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
11 Jun Belgian International Championships
Brussels, Belgium
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
6–1, 1–6, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bernard Boileau
Flag of Germany.svg Werner Zirngibl
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Simonsson
Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Maurer
Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
5–7, 7–5, 6–4
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Queen's Club Championships
London, United Kingdom
Grass – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–7, 6–1, 6–1
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
18 Jun Berlin Open
Berlin, West Germany
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
6–4, 6–0, 6–7, 6–2
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Fernando Luna
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Eberhard
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
6–2, 6–1
Flag of Venezuela.svg Jorge Andrew
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Stanislav Birner
Surbiton, United Kingdom
Grass – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
6–4, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
6–3, 6–7, 8–6
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
25 Jun
2 Jul
Wimbledon
London, United Kingdom
Grand Slam
Grass – $300,000 – 128S/64D/48XD
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–7(4–7), 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
4–6, 6–4, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
7–5, 7–6(9–7)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
9 Jul Forest Hills WCT
Forest Hills, New York, US
Clay – $200,000 – S16/D8
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
7–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–7, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Swiss Championships
Gstaad, Switzerland
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
6–2, 6–4, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of France.svg Pascal Portes
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
2–6, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Newport, Rhode Island, US
Grass – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
1–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–4, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
16 JulWashington, D.C., US
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
7–6, 7–6
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
2–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Swedish Open
Båstad, Sweden
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–1, 7–5
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Sweden.svg Per Hjertquist
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
Mercedes Cup
Stuttgart, Germany
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
6–4, 6–0, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner Flag of Germany.svg Rolf Gehring
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Huťka
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell
6–4, 6–2, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
23 Jul Dutch Open
Hilversum, Netherlands
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
6–2, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Louk Sanders
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Kitzbühel, Austria
Clay – $75,000 – S32/D64
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
6–2, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of France.svg Christophe Freyss
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Muñoz
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Zugarelli
Louisville International Classic
Louisville, Kentucky, US
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
7–6, 6–7, 3–3, ret.
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Deon Joubert
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–2, 1–6, 6–1
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
30 Jul Volvo International
North Conway, New Hampshire, US
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
5–7, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
6–4, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg John Sadri
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
Mutual Benefit Life Open
South Orange, New Jersey, US
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–7(1–7), 6–4, 6–0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd Flag of the United States.svg Jay Lapidus
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of Mexico.svg Emilio Montaño
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Fritz Buehning
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Nichols
Acadania Tennis Classic
Lafayette, Louisiana, US
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–4, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Drewett
Flag of the United States.svg Vincent Van Patten
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kevin Curren
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Fisher
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of the United States.svg Eric Friedler

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Aug National Revenue Tennis Classic
Columbus, Ohio, US
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
6–3, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
4–6, 6–3, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–1, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
6–4, 7–6
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
13 Aug Gray International Open
Cleveland, Ohio, US
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
7–6, 7–5
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of the United States.svg Gene Malin
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of India.svg Ramesh Krishnan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg John Yuill
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Canadian Open
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hard – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–7, 7–6, 6–1
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
English Leather Grand Prix
Stowe, Vermont, US
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–0, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Fritz Buehning
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Maze
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Krulevitz
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
20 Aug U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
6–3, 6–1
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball vs Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Not Played
Mason, Ohio, US
Hard – $200,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
1–6, 6–3, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
27 Aug
3 Sep
US Open
Flushing Meadow, New York, US
Grand Slam
Hard – $300,000 – 128S/64D/32XD
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
7–5, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
10 Sep Atlanta, Georgia, US
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
6–3, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of the United States.svg Eric Friedler
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Rocavert
Flag of New Zealand.svg Russell Simpson
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kevin Curren
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg David Schneider
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Docherty
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Woodlands Doubles
Woodlands, Texas, US
Hard – $150,000 – S32/D32
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–3, 2–2 ret.
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg S Mayer / Flag of the United States.svg G Mayer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marks / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Edmondson
Flag of Poland.svg Fibak / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Okker
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Case / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dent
Flag of the United States.svg Amaya / Flag of the United States.svg Pfister
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg McMillan / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Hewitt
17 Sep Jack Kramer Open
Los Angeles, US
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Vince Van Patten
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–4, 6–0, 6–4
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Sweden.svg Per Hjertquist
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Louk Sanders
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
7–5, 7–6
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Feaver
24 Sep Madrid Grand Prix
Madrid, Spain
Clay – $75,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
6–3, 6–7, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of the United States.svg Keith Richardson
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Gabriel Urpí
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
Flag of Brazil.svg Cássio Motta
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
7–6, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Drysdale
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Feaver
Transamerica Open
San Francisco, California, US
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
4–6, 7–5, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–1, 6–4
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Oct Bordeaux Open
Bordeaux, France
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
6–0, 6–7, 6–1, 1–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Angél Giménez
Flag of France.svg Éric Deblicker
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of France.svg Denis Naegelen
6–4, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Bernard Fritz
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Island Holidays Classic
Maui, Hawaii, US
Hard – $100,000 – 48S/24D
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
6–1, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Vince Van Patten
Flag of the United States.svg Trey Waltke
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
7–5, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
8 Oct Torneo Godó
Barcelona, Spain
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
6–4, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Brazil.svg Cássio Motta
Tel Aviv Open
Tel Aviv, Israel
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Sweden.svg Per Hjertquist Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Simonsson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Lewis
Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Maurer
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg David Schneider
Flag of Israel.svg Shlomo Glickstein
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
South Pacific Classic
Brisbane, Australia
Grass – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
7–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Mitchell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Drewett
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
15 Oct Swiss Indoors
Basel, Switzerland
Hard (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
7–5, 6–1, 4–6, 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of France.svg Pascal Portes
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Sydney Indoor
Sydney, Australia
Hard (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
4–6, 6–3, 6–1, 7–6
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dale Collings
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Austria.svg Peter Feigl
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley
Walkover
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
22 Oct Tokyo Outdoor
Tokyo, Japan
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
3–6, 7–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré Flag of the United States.svg John Sadri
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Japan.svg Jun Kamiwazumi
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Delaney
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
3–6, 6–1, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
Fischer-Grand Prix
Vienna, Austria
Hard (i) – $100,000 – 48S/24D
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–4, 6–0, 6–2
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–4, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
29 Oct European Indoor Championships
Cologne, Germany
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
6–3, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Paris Open
Paris, France
Hard (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
6–3, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti Flag of the United States.svg Vince Van Patten
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
Flag of France.svg Pascal Portes
Flag of France.svg Jean-François Caujolle
Flag of France.svg Gilles Moretton
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
7–6, 7–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Lloyd
Tokyo Indoor
Tokyo, Japan
Carpet (i) – $300,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the United States.svg John Sadri
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
6–4, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Nov Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic
Hong Kong
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
7–5, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg John Sadri
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton
Flag of the United States.svg Mark Turpin
Quito Grand Prix
Quito, Ecuador
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
2–6, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of Brazil.svg João Soares
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Chile.svg Álvaro Fillol
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
6–7, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco Sr.
Stockholm Open
Stockholm, Sweden
Hard (i) – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–7, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
12 Nov Bogotá, Colombia
Clay (i) – $50,000 – S32/D12
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco Sr. Flag of Germany.svg Reinhart Probst
Flag of Ecuador.svg Raúl Viver
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Brazil.svg Roger Guedes
Flag of Colombia.svg Alejandro Cortes
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco Sr.
Flag of Mexico.svg Emilio Montaño
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Nichols
Flag of the United States.svg Charles Owens
Cathay Trust Championships
Taipei, Taiwan
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–3, 6–4, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Simonsson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
6–1, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Wembley Championships
London, England
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–3, 6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon Flag of Italy.svg Gianni Ocleppo
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
19 Nov Italian Indoor Open
Bologna, Italy
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Italy.svg Gianni Ocleppo Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Stanislav Birner
Flag of France.svg Bernard Fritz
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Fritz Buehning
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–1, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Fritz Buehning
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
Indian Open
Bombay, India
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
6–1, 7–5
Flag of Germany.svg Peter Elter Flag of Germany.svg Wolfgang Popp
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Louk Sanders
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ernie Ewert
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
Flag of the United States.svg Tony Graham
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Delaney
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Delaney
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Thomas Fürst
Flag of Germany.svg Wolfgang Popp
South American Open
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Clay – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–1, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
6–1, 7–5
Flag of Brazil.svg Marcos Hocevar
Flag of Brazil.svg João Soares
26 Nov Santiago International Classic
Santiago, Chile
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
7–5, 5–7, 6–4
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras Flag of Chile.svg Pedro Rebolledo
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco Sr.
Flag of Chile.svg Juan Nunez
Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Cano
Flag of Chile.svg Ricardo Acuña
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras / Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco Sr. vs Flag of Chile.svg Álvaro Fillol / Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Suspended
South African Open
Johannesburg, South Africa
Hard – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Zimbabwe Rhodesia.svg Andrew Pattison
2–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Germany.svg Rolf Gehring
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
1–6, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram

December

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Dec WCT Challenge Cup
Montreal, Canada
Carpet (i) – S8
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–4, 6–2, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Round robin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
17 Dec New South Wales Championships
Sydney, Australia
Grass – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
6–4, 6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Drewett
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
7–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Docherty
Flag of the United States.svg Christopher Lewis
24 Dec
31 Dec
Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Grass – $350,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
7–6, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg John Sadri Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Rennert
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher

January 1980

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Jan 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
New York City, US
Carpet (i) – $400,000 – 8S/4D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Round robin
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg José Higueras
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–3, 7–6, 6–1
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker

Points system

The tournaments were divided into twelve point categories. The highest points were allocated to the Grand Slam tournaments; French Open, the Wimbledon Championships, the US Open and the Australian Open. Points were allocated based on these categories and the finishing position of a player in a tournament. The points table is based on a 32 player draw. No points were awarded to first-round losers and advancements by default were equal to winning a round. [1] The points allocation, with doubles points listed in brackets, was as follows:

Grand Slam$300,000+$275,000+$250,000+$225,000+$200,000+$175,000+$150,000+$125,000+$100,000+$75,000+$50,000+
Winner350 (70)300 (60)275 (55)250 (50)225 (45)200 (40)175 (35)150 (30)125 (25)100 (20)75 (15)50 (10)
Runner-up245 (49)210 (42)192 (38)175 (35)157 (31)140 (28)122 (24)104 (20)87 (17)70 (14)52 (10)35 (7)
Semifinalist140 (28)120 (24)110 (22)100 (20)90 (18)80 (16)70 (14)60 (12)50 (10)40 (8)30 (6)20 (4)
Quarterfinalist70 (14)60 (12)55 (11)50 (10)45 (9)40 (8)35 (7)30 (6)25 (5)20 (4)15 (3)10 (2)
Fourth round35 (7)30 (6)27 (6)25 (5)22 (5)20 (4)17 (3)14 (3)12 (2)10 (2)7 (–)5 (–)
Third round17 (3)15 (–)13 (–)12 (–)11 (–)10 (–)9 (–)7 (–)6 (–)5 (–)– (–)– (–)
Second round9 (–)– (–)– (–)6 (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)

Grand Prix standings

1- John McEnroe (USA)

2. Björn Borg (Sue)

3. Jimmy Connors (USA)

4. Guillermo Vilas (Arg)

5. Vitas Gerulaitis (USA)

6. Roscoe Tanner (USA)

7. José Higueras (Spain)

8. Harold Solomon (USA)

9. Eddie Dibbs (USA)

10. Víctor Pecci (Par)

[2] [ circular reference ] [3]

ATP rankings

As of 1 January 1979
RkName
1Flag of the United States.svg  Jimmy Connors  (USA)
2Flag of Sweden.svg  Björn Borg  (SWE)
3Flag of Argentina.svg  Guillermo Vilas  (ARG)
4Flag of the United States.svg  John McEnroe  (USA)
5Flag of the United States.svg  Vitas Gerulaitis  (USA)
6Flag of the United States.svg  Eddie Dibbs  (USA)
7Flag of the United States.svg  Brian Gottfried  (USA)
8Flag of Mexico.svg  Raúl Ramírez  (MEX)
9Flag of the United States.svg  Harold Solomon  (USA)
10Flag of Italy.svg  Corrado Barazzutti  (ITA)
11Flag of the United States.svg  Roscoe Tanner  (USA)
12Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg  Manuel Orantes  (ESP)
13Flag of the United States.svg  Arthur Ashe  (USA)
14Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg  José Higueras  (ESP)
15Flag of Argentina.svg  José Luis Clerc  (ARG)
16Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Ilie Năstase  (ROU)
17Flag of the United States.svg  Sandy Mayer  (USA)
18Flag of the United States.svg  Tim Gullikson  (USA)
19Flag of the United States.svg  Dick Stockton  (USA)
20Flag of Hungary.svg  Balázs Taróczy  (HUN)
Year-end rankings 1979 (7 January 1980) [4]
RkNamePointsAverageHighLowChange
1Flag of Sweden.svg  Björn Borg  (SWE)149793.56Increase2.svg +1
2Flag of the United States.svg  Jimmy Connors  (USA)136691.07Decrease2.svg –1
3Flag of the United States.svg  John McEnroe  (USA)161484.95Increase2.svg +1
4Flag of the United States.svg  Vitas Gerulaitis  (USA)116664.78Increase2.svg +1
5Flag of the United States.svg  Roscoe Tanner  (USA)113959.95Increase2.svg +6
6Flag of Argentina.svg  Guillermo Vilas  (ARG)119952.13Decrease2.svg –3
7Flag of the United States.svg  Arthur Ashe  (USA)53544.58Increase2.svg +6
8Flag of the United States.svg  Harold Solomon  (USA)81540.75Increase2.svg +1
9Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg  José Higueras  (ESP)85340.62Increase2.svg +5
10Flag of the United States.svg  Eddie Dibbs  (USA)75039.47Decrease2.svg –4
11Flag of Paraguay.svg  Víctor Pecci  (PAR)74835.62Increase2.svg +35
12Flag of the United States.svg  Gene Mayer  (USA)74232.26Increase2.svg +52
13Flag of the United States.svg  Peter Fleming  (USA)66331.57Increase2.svg +13
14Flag of Chile.svg  Hans Gildemeister  (CHI)40631.23Increase2.svg +13
15Flag of Poland.svg  Wojciech Fibak  (POL)65229.64Increase2.svg +6
16Flag of Argentina.svg  José Luis Clerc  (ARG)62927.35Decrease2.svg –1
17Flag of the United States.svg  Brian Gottfried  (USA)65027.08Decrease2.svg –10
18Flag of the United States.svg  Pat DuPré  (USA)64323.81Increase2.svg +15
19Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg  Manuel Orantes  (ESP)37523.44Decrease2.svg –7
20Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Ivan Lendl  (TCH)41621.89Increase2.svg +54

*The official ATP year-end rankings were listed from January 7th, 1980.

List of tournament winners

The list of winners and number of singles titles won, alphabetically by last name:

The following players won their first title in 1979:

See also

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