ATP Hamburg Open 1979 Draw & Results

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Jose Higueras won the 1979 Hamburg Open, defeating Harold Solomon 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played May 14–20 on clay courts in Hamburg, Germany.

The Hamburg Open continues the German championships lineage at the Rothenbaum tennis complex.

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Champion
def. Harold Solomon , 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-1
Dates
May 14 — May 20
Location
Hamburg, Germany
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Harold Solomon 3-6 6-3 6-2 2-6 6-2

Final

Jose Higueras 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-1

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Hamburg Open.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes.

  1. Roger Federer 5 finals

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

Recent Finals

Recent Hamburg Open finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Ignacio Buse #57 7-6(6) 4-6 6-3 Tommy Paul #26 H2H Match data 2026 Clay
Flavio Cobolli #35 6-2 6-4 Andrey Rublev #17 H2H Match data 2025 Clay
Arthur Fils #28 6-3 3-6 7-6(1) Alexander Zverev #4 H2H Match data 2024 Clay
Alexander Zverev #19 7-5 6-3 Laslo Djere #57 H2H Match data 2023 Clay
Lorenzo Musetti #62 6-4 6-7(6) 6-4 Carlos Alcaraz #6 H2H Match data 2022 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hamburg Open held?
Hamburg Open is held in Hamburg, Germany.
Who is the latest recorded Hamburg Open winner?
The 2026 Hamburg Open was won by Ignacio Buse, who defeated Tommy Paul 7-6(6) 4-6 6-3.
Who has won the most Hamburg Open titles?
Roger Federer has won 4 Hamburg Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first Hamburg Open played?
The first edition of Hamburg Open was held in 1892.
What surface is Hamburg Open played on?
Hamburg Open is played on clay courts.