ATP Johannesburg 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Jose Luis Clerc won the 1979 Johannesburg, defeating Deon Joubert 6-2 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa, from April 16 to April 22, 1979.

Champion
Jose Luis Clerc
def. Deon Joubert , 6-2 6-1
Dates
Apr 16 — Apr 22
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Round of 32
Jose Luis Clerc #13 6-4 6-2
Peter Elter #114
Antonio Zugarelli #107 7-5 6-3
Frew Mcmillan #124
Carlos Kirmayr #58 6-2 6-0
Andre Zietsmann
Freddie Sauer #228 3-6 7-5 6-4
Hans Kary #192
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Deon Joubert #79 7-6 1-6 6-2
George Rudman #496
Pascal Portes #106 6-4 4-6 6-2
Colin Dowdeswell #77
David Schneider #90 6-2 6-4
Peter Feigl #39
Rory Chappell #322 7-6 6-1
Patrick Proisy #70
Patrice Dominguez #100 3-6 7-6 6-3
Ilie Nastase #16
Brian Fairlie #123 6-1 6-2
Belus Prajoux #111
Heinz Gunthardt #64 6-2 6-1
Brad Drewett #133
Willem Prinsloo #122 6-1 6-4
Bob Hewitt #206
Round of 16
Jose Luis Clerc #13 6-1 7-5
Antonio Zugarelli #107
Carlos Kirmayr #58 6-1 6-2
Freddie Sauer #228
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Deon Joubert #79 6-3 6-2
Pascal Portes #106
David Schneider #90 6-4 7-6
Rory Chappell #322
Patrice Dominguez #100 6-4 7-6
Brian Fairlie #123
Heinz Gunthardt #64 3-6 6-2 6-2
Willem Prinsloo #122
Quarterfinals
Jose Luis Clerc #13 6-1 7-6
Carlos Kirmayr #58
Peter Mcnamara
BYE
Deon Joubert #79 3-6 7-5 6-3
David Schneider #90
Patrice Dominguez #100 6-3 6-4
Heinz Gunthardt #64
Semifinals
Jose Luis Clerc #13 7-5 6-3
Peter Mcnamara
Deon Joubert #79 6-3 6-3
Patrice Dominguez #100
Final
Jose Luis Clerc #13 6-2 6-1
Deon Joubert #79

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Johannesburg held?
Johannesburg is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Johannesburg?
The 2011 Johannesburg was won by Kevin Anderson 4-6 6-3 6-2.
Who has won the most Johannesburg titles?
Jimmy Connors has won 2 Johannesburg titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Johannesburg played?
The first edition of Johannesburg was held in 1969.
What surface is Johannesburg played on?
Johannesburg is played on hard courts.