ATP South Orange 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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John McEnroe won the 1979 South Orange, defeating John Lloyd 6-7 6-4 6-0 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on clay courts in South Orange, United States, from July 30 to August 5, 1979.

Champion
def. John Lloyd , 6-7 6-4 6-0
Dates
Jul 30 — Aug 5
Location
South Orange, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
Round of 32
John McEnroe #3 6-3 6-1
John James #86 7-6 6-3
Chris Kachel #254 6-4 3-6 6-1
Richard Meyer #225 7-6 6-3
Onny Parun #210
Jay Lapidus #272 7-6 6-4
Gene Malin #236 7-6 4-6 6-4
Bruce Nichols #284 6-2 1-6 7-6
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Emilio Montano #190 6-3 4-6 6-2
Mike Harrington #465 6-4 6-0
Round of 16
John McEnroe #3 6-2 6-4
Chris Kachel #254 4-6 6-4 6-4
Jay Lapidus #272 7-6 6-4
Gene Malin #236
Fred Mcnair 6-3 6-4
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Emilio Montano #190 4-6 6-2 6-0
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
John McEnroe #3 6-1 6-2
John Lloyd 6-4 1-6 6-4
Final
John McEnroe #3 6-7 6-4 6-0

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Ilie Nastase 3
Guillermo Vilas 2
Alex Metreveli 1
Brad Drewett 1
Charlie Pasarell 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1983 Clay Brad Drewett 4-6 6-4 7-6 John Alexander H2H Match data
1982 Clay Yannick Noah 6-3 7-6 Raul Ramirez H2H Match data
1981 Clay Shlomo Glickstein 6-3 5-7 6-4 Dick Stockton H2H Match data
1980 Clay Jose Luis Clerc 6-3 6-2 John McEnroe H2H Match data
1979 Clay John McEnroe 6-7 6-4 6-0 John Lloyd Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Orange held?
South Orange is held in South Orange, United States.
Who won the most recent South Orange?
The 1983 South Orange was won by Brad Drewett 4-6 6-4 7-6.
Who has won the most South Orange titles?
Ilie Nastase has won 3 South Orange titles, the most by any player.
When was the first South Orange played?
The first edition of South Orange was held in 1968.
What surface is South Orange played on?
South Orange is played on clay courts.