ATP New Orleans 1979 Draw & Results

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John McEnroe won the 1979 New Orleans, defeating Roscoe Tanner 6-4 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played March 19–25 on carpet courts in New Orleans, United States.

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Champion
John McEnroe
def. Roscoe Tanner , 6-4 6-2
Dates
Mar 19 — Mar 25
Location
New Orleans, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
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

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for New Orleans.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. John McEnroe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. John McEnroe 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Bjorn Borg 1 appearance

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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 New Orleans finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
John McEnroe 6-4 6-2 Roscoe Tanner H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is New Orleans held?
New Orleans is held in New Orleans, United States.
Who won the most recent New Orleans?
The 1979 New Orleans was won by John McEnroe, who defeated Roscoe Tanner 6-4 6-2.
When was the first New Orleans played?
The first edition of New Orleans was held in 1979.
What surface is New Orleans played on?
New Orleans is played on carpet courts.