ATP San Francisco 1979 Draw & Results

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John McEnroe won the 1979 San Francisco, defeating Peter Fleming 4-6 7-5 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played September 24–30 on carpet courts in San Francisco, United States.

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Champion
def. Peter Fleming , 4-6 7-5 6-2
Dates
Sep 24 — Sep 30
Location
San Francisco, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Round of 16

John McEnroe #3 6-4 5-7 6-4
Butch Walts #55 6-2 6-3
Hank Pfister #40 6-4 6-4
Peter Fleming #12 6-3 1-6 6-2
Raymond Moore #94 7-6 1-6 6-1
Pat Dupre #16 6-7 7-6 6-2
Billy Martin #97 2-6 6-4 6-4

Quarterfinals

John McEnroe #3 3-6 7-6 6-4
Tim Gullikson 4-6 7-6 6-4
Peter Fleming #12 6-4 6-4
Pat Dupre #16 6-1 6-3

Semifinals

Peter Fleming #12 6-7 6-4 6-3
Pat Dupre #16

Final

John McEnroe #3 4-6 7-5 6-2

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for San Francisco.

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. 2 players share this record.

  1. John McEnroe 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Andrew Pattison 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent San Francisco finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
John McEnroe #3 4-6 7-5 6-2 Peter Fleming #12 H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Francisco held?
San Francisco is held in San Francisco, United States.
Who won the most recent San Francisco?
The 1979 San Francisco was won by John McEnroe, who defeated Peter Fleming 4-6 7-5 6-2.
When was the first San Francisco played?
The first edition of San Francisco was held in 1979.
What surface is San Francisco played on?
San Francisco is played on carpet courts.