ATP Wct Challenge Cup 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Bjorn Borg won the 1979 Wct Challenge Cup, defeating Jimmy Connors 6-4 6-2 2-6 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in WCT Challenge Cup, from December 4 to December 10, 1979.

Champion
Bjorn Borg
def. Jimmy Connors , 6-4 6-2 2-6 6-4
Dates
Dec 4 — Dec 10
Location
WCT Challenge Cup
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Dec 10, 1979* F Bjorn Borg #1 6-4 6-2 2-6 6-4 Jimmy Connors #2 H2H Match data
SF (2)
Dec 9, 1979* SF Jimmy Connors #2 4-6 6-0 6-3 Hans Gildemeister — Match data
Dec 9, 1979* SF Bjorn Borg #1 6-3 6-2 Tim Gullikson — Match data
RR (12)
Dec 4, 1979 RR Hans Gildemeister 6-2 7-5 Johan Kriek #34 — Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Jimmy Connors #2 4-6 7-6 6-2 Ilie Nastase #52 H2H Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Bjorn Borg #1 6-4 6-2 Johan Kriek #34 H2H Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Ilie Nastase #52 6-3 7-5 Peter Fleming #13 H2H Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Bjorn Borg #1 6-2 6-2 Hans Gildemeister — Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Tim Gullikson 6-1 2-6 6-4 Peter Fleming #13 — Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Tim Gullikson 6-1 2-6 6-4 Ilie Nastase #52 — Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Johan Kriek #34 6-2 7-6 Pat Dupre #19 H2H Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Jimmy Connors #2 6-3 6-3 Tim Gullikson — Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Hans Gildemeister 6-3 6-3 Pat Dupre #19 — Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Jimmy Connors #2 7-5 6-3 Peter Fleming #13 H2H Match data
Dec 4, 1979 RR Bjorn Borg #1 6-4 6-2 Pat Dupre #19 H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Ilie Nastase 2
Bjorn Borg 1
Jimmy Connors 1
John McEnroe 1
John Newcombe 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1980 Carpet John McEnroe 6-1 2-6 6-1 Vijay Amritraj H2H Match data
1979 Carpet Bjorn Borg 6-4 6-2 2-6 6-4 Jimmy Connors H2H Match data
1978 Hard Ilie Nastase 2-6 5-6 6-2 6-4 6-4 Peter Fleming H2H Match data
1977 Carpet Jimmy Connors 6-2 5-6 3-6 6-2 6-5 Roscoe Tanner H2H Match data
1976 Hard Ilie Nastase 6-3 1-6 6-7 6-3 6-1 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wct Challenge Cup held?
Wct Challenge Cup is held in WCT Challenge Cup.
Who won the most recent Wct Challenge Cup?
The 1980 Wct Challenge Cup was won by John McEnroe 6-1 2-6 6-1.
Who has won the most Wct Challenge Cup titles?
Ilie Nastase has won 2 Wct Challenge Cup titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Wct Challenge Cup played?
The first edition of Wct Challenge Cup was held in 1972.
What surface is Wct Challenge Cup played on?
Wct Challenge Cup is played on carpet courts.