Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Deon Joubert 1 final
ATP Johannesburg 1979 Draw & Results
CompletedJose Luis Clerc won the 1979 Johannesburg, defeating Deon Joubert 6-2 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played April 16–22 on hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 16 — Apr 22
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Jose Luis Clerc
6-4 6-2
Antonio Zugarelli
7-5 6-3
Carlos Kirmayr
6-2 6-0
Freddie Sauer
3-6 7-5 6-4
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Deon Joubert
7-6 1-6 6-2
Pascal Portes
6-4 4-6 6-2
David Schneider
6-2 6-4
Rory Chappell
7-6 6-1
Patrice Dominguez
3-6 7-6 6-3
Brian Fairlie
6-1 6-2
Heinz Gunthardt
6-2 6-1
Willem Prinsloo
6-1 6-4
Round of 16
Jose Luis Clerc
6-1 7-5
Carlos Kirmayr
6-1 6-2
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Deon Joubert
6-3 6-2
David Schneider
6-4 7-6
Patrice Dominguez
6-4 7-6
Heinz Gunthardt
3-6 6-2 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Jose Luis Clerc
7-5 6-3
Deon Joubert
6-3 6-3
Final
Jose Luis Clerc
6-2 6-1
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Johannesburg.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Jose Luis Clerc 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Andrew Pattison 1 appearance
View the full Johannesburg record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Luis Clerc | 6-2 6-1 | Deon Joubert | H2H | Match data | 1979 | Hard |
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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 1979 Johannesburg was won by Jose Luis Clerc, who defeated Deon Joubert 6-2 6-1.
- When was the first Johannesburg played?
- The first edition of Johannesburg was held in 1979.
- What surface is Johannesburg played on?
- Johannesburg is played on hard courts.