Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Eliot Teltscher 1 final
ATP Atlanta 1979 Draw & Results
CompletedEliot Teltscher won the 1979 Atlanta, defeating John Alexander 6-3 4-6 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played September 10–16 on hard courts in Atlanta, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Sep 10 — Sep 16
Location
Atlanta, United States
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
Eliot Teltscher
6-1 6-3
Cliff Drysdale
6-1 6-1
Kevin Curren
6-3 6-4
Raymond Moore
6-4 6-2
Eric Friedler
6-3 6-4
Richard Meyer
3-6 6-3 6-1
David Schneider
6-2 6-4
Manuel Diaz
6-4 4-6 6-3
John Alexander
6-2 4-6 7-5
Alvin Gardiner
6-1 1-6 6-4
Terry Rocavert
6-3 6-4
Kim Warwick
6-2 6-1
Terry Moor
7-5 4-6 6-3
Steve Docherty
6-3 6-1
Russell Simpson
6-4 6-4
Mike Cahill
6-4 6-2
Round of 16
Eliot Teltscher
6-3 6-0
Kevin Curren
6-1 7-6
Eric Friedler
6-4 7-6
David Schneider
6-3 6-4
John Alexander
6-0 6-0
Terry Rocavert
6-4 7-6
Terry Moor
3-6 6-3 7-6
Russell Simpson
6-3 6-1
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Eliot Teltscher
6-2 7-6
John Alexander
7-6 6-4
Final
Eliot Teltscher
6-3 4-6 6-2
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Atlanta.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Eliot Teltscher 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Alvin Gardiner 1 appearance
View the full Atlanta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Teltscher | 6-3 4-6 6-2 | John Alexander | H2H | Match data | 1979 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Atlanta held?
- Atlanta is held in Atlanta, United States.
- Who won the most recent Atlanta?
- The 1979 Atlanta was won by Eliot Teltscher, who defeated John Alexander 6-3 4-6 6-2.
- When was the first Atlanta played?
- The first edition of Atlanta was held in 1979.
- What surface is Atlanta played on?
- Atlanta is played on hard courts.