Johannesburg tournament history

Explore the recorded Johannesburg final from 1978. Open an edition for its draw and match results.

Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Recorded outcomes
1
First recorded
1978
Latest recorded
1978
Latest champion
Cliff Richey

Record Book

Career Leaders

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. 1 Andrew Pattison 1 appearance
  2. 1 Andre Zietsmann 1 appearance
  3. 1 Bernie Mitton 1 appearance
  4. 1 Brian Fairlie 1 appearance
  5. 1 Byron Bertram 1 appearance

Champion Records

Youngest & Oldest Champions

Age at the start of the tournament.

  1. Cliff Richey 31.3 years
    Youngest · 1978
  2. Cliff Richey 31.3 years
    Oldest · 1978

Lowest-Ranked Champion

Entering singles ranking.

  1. 1 Cliff Richey No. 66
    1978

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

Tournament Outcomes by Season

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataCategorySurface
1978 Cliff Richey 6-2 6-4 Colin Dowdeswell H2H Match data ATP 250 Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Johannesburg held?
Johannesburg is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Johannesburg?
The 1978 Johannesburg was won by Cliff Richey, who defeated Colin Dowdeswell 6-2 6-4.
When was the first Johannesburg played?
The first edition of Johannesburg was held in 1978.
What surface is Johannesburg played on?
Johannesburg is played on hard courts.