Where is Australian Open held?

Australian Open is held in Melbourne, Australia.

Who won the most recent Australian Open?

The 2026 Australian Open was won by Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5.

Who has won the most Australian Open titles?

Novak Djokovic has won 10 Australian Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).

When was the first Australian Open played?

The first edition of Australian Open was held in 1905.

What surface is Australian Open played on?

Australian Open is played on grass courts.

ATP Australian Open 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

Guillermo Vilas won the 1979 Australian Open, defeating John Sadri 7-6 6-3 6-2 in the final. The Grand Slam was played on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia, from December 24, 1979 to January 7, 1980. The match log contains 63 recorded singles results for this edition.

The Australian Open opens the Grand Slam season in Melbourne and has been played at Melbourne Park since 1988.

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Champion

Guillermo Vilas

def. John Sadri , 7-6 6-3 6-2

Dates

Dec 24 — Jan 7

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Results

Round of 64

Guillermo Vilas #6 DEF 7-5 6-3 6-4

Chris Lewis #65

Alvin Gardiner #234 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-4

Noel Phillips #209

Peter Mcnamara 3-6 6-1 6-4 7-5

Brad Drewett #78

Chris Delaney #119 7-5 6-4 7-5

Jim Delaney #276

Phil Dent #50 6-3 6-2 6-2

John Marks #115

Craig A Miller #662 6-4 3-6 6-4 7-5

Jeremy Cohen

Chris Kachel #101 7-6 6-2 6-1

Charlie Fancutt

Paul Kronk 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-3

Peter Feigl #47

Victor Amaya #29 6-3 6-4 6-1

Sherwood Stewart

David Carter #118 6-2 6-3 6-2

Dale Collings #101

Paul Mcnamee #82 6-2 4-6 5-7 7-5 6-0

Sashi Menon #187

Russell Simpson #133 6-3 6-4 6-4

Wayne Hampson #389

Peter Rennert #60 6-3 7-6 6-4

John Trickey #420

Ulrich Marten #400 4-6 1-6 7-6 7-5 8-6

Cliff Letcher

Steve Krulevitz #152 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-3

Balazs Taroczy #42

Steve Docherty #130 6-2 7-6 6-3

John Fitzgerald #305

John Sadri #45 6-3 6-3 6-4

Peter Doohan #480

Raymond Moore #99 7-5 4-6 6-2 6-1

Terry Rocavert #147

Kim Warwick #52 6-1 4-6 6-2 6-0

Bob Carmichael #157

John James #91 6-1 6-2 6-3

Ray Ruffels #480

Rod Frawley #86 6-1 3-6 6-7 6-4 6-4

Chris Johnstone #339

Gene Malin #161 6-4 6-2 6-4

Fred Mcnair

Syd Ball #368 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-3

Hank Pfister #30

Bill Maze #153 7-6 1-6 7-6 6-4

Greg Whitecross #305

Colin Dibley #116 7-5 5-7 6-3 6-1

John Austin

Rick Fisher #202 7-6 7-6 6-4

John Alexander #20

Tony Roche #166 7-5 6-3 6-3

Phil Davies #339

Geoff Masters #62 6-3 6-2 1-6 3-6 6-3

David Schneider #144

Mark Edmondson #95 CH 6-7 6-3 6-1 6-1

Ross Case #74

Matt Mitchell #106 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4

Dave Siegler #137

Warren Maher 7-6 7-6 7-5

Tim Wilkison #69

Shlomo Glickstein #204 7-5 6-4 6-2

George Hardie #120

Round of 32

Guillermo Vilas #6 DEF 6-4 6-2 6-4

Alvin Gardiner #234

Peter Mcnamara 6-3 7-6 6-3

Chris Delaney #119

Phil Dent #50 7-6 6-0 6-3

Craig A Miller #662

Chris Kachel #101 7-6 6-2 6-1

Paul Kronk

Victor Amaya #29 3-6 6-3 7-6 6-3

David Carter #118

Paul Mcnamee #82 7-5 6-4 6-4

Russell Simpson #133

Peter Rennert #60 6-2 5-7 6-3 6-1

Ulrich Marten #400

Steve Krulevitz #152 6-4 6-4 6-3

Steve Docherty #130

John Sadri #45 6-4 6-4 6-3

Raymond Moore #99

Kim Warwick #52 6-3 6-3 6-0

John James #91

Rod Frawley #86 6-7 6-2 6-0 6-4

Gene Malin #161

Syd Ball #368 6-3 6-3 6-4

Bill Maze #153

Colin Dibley #116 6-8 3-6 6-3 6-3 7-5

Rick Fisher #202

Tony Roche #166 7-5 6-2 7-6

Geoff Masters #62

Mark Edmondson #95 CH 6-2 6-2 6-1

Matt Mitchell #106

Warren Maher 6-7 7-5 6-7 6-4 10-8

Shlomo Glickstein #204

Round of 16

Guillermo Vilas #6 DEF 6-3 6-4 6-4

Peter Mcnamara

Phil Dent #50 6-4 6-1 4-6 6-4

Chris Kachel #101

Victor Amaya #29 7-6 6-3 7-6

Paul Mcnamee #82

Peter Rennert #60 6-4 7-5 6-1

Steve Krulevitz #152

John Sadri #45 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-2 9-7

Kim Warwick #52

Rod Frawley #86 6-2 7-6 6-3

Syd Ball #368

Colin Dibley #116 6-4 6-7 3-6 6-3 6-4

Tony Roche #166

Mark Edmondson #95 CH 7-6 6-3 6-4

Warren Maher

Quarterfinals

Guillermo Vilas #6 DEF 6-2 3-6 7-6 4-6 6-2

Phil Dent #50

Victor Amaya #29 7-6 6-4 6-4

Peter Rennert #60

John Sadri #45 7-6 6-3 6-7 6-4

Rod Frawley #86

Colin Dibley #116 3-6 6-4 3-6 7-6 6-4

Mark Edmondson #95 CH

Semifinals

Guillermo Vilas #6 DEF 7-5 3-6 7-6 7-6

Victor Amaya #29

John Sadri #45 6-4 7-6 6-7 6-4

Colin Dibley #116

Final

Guillermo Vilas #6 DEF 7-6 6-3 6-2

John Sadri #28

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Australian Open.

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles.

Novak Djokovic 10 titles

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes.

Novak Djokovic 11 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Novak Djokovic 105 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 2 players share this record.

Novak Djokovic 21 appearances

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Australian Open finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Carlos Alcaraz #1	2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5	Novak Djokovic #4	H2H	Match data	2026	Hard
Jannik Sinner #1	6-3 7-6 6-3	Alexander Zverev #2	H2H	Match data	2025	Hard
Jannik Sinner #4	3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3	Daniil Medvedev #3	H2H	Match data	2024	Hard
Novak Djokovic #5	6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5)	Stefanos Tsitsipas #4	H2H	Match data	2023	Hard
Rafael Nadal #5	2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5	Daniil Medvedev #2	H2H	Match data	2022	Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Australian Open held?: Australian Open is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Australian Open?: The 2026 Australian Open was won by Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5.
Who has won the most Australian Open titles?: Novak Djokovic has won 10 Australian Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first Australian Open played?: The first edition of Australian Open was held in 1905.
What surface is Australian Open played on?: Australian Open is played on grass courts.