ATP Dallas Wct 1979 Draw & Results

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John McEnroe won the 1979 Dallas Wct, defeating Bjorn Borg 7-5 4-6 6-2 7-6 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played May 1–7 on carpet courts in Dallas, United States.

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Champion
def. Bjorn Borg , 7-5 4-6 6-2 7-6
Dates
May 1 — May 7
Location
Dallas, 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

7 recorded singles results

Dallas Wct 1979 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
John McEnroe #3 7-5 4-6 6-2 7-6 Bjorn Borg #1 H2H Match data May 7, 1979* F
SF (2)
John McEnroe #3 6-1 6-4 6-4 Jimmy Connors #2 H2H Match data May 6, 1979* SF
Bjorn Borg #1 7-5 7-6 2-6 6-2 Vitas Gerulaitis #5 H2H Match data May 6, 1979* SF
QF (4)
John McEnroe #3 6-4 6-0 6-2 John Alexander #15 H2H Match data May 6, 1979* QF
Bjorn Borg #1 6-3 6-1 6-1 Geoff Masters #48 H2H Match data May 6, 1979* QF
Jimmy Connors #2 6-7 6-1 6-4 6-1 Gene Mayer #25 H2H Match data May 6, 1979* QF
Vitas Gerulaitis #5 6-4 6-3 6-3 Brian Gottfried #10 H2H Match data May 6, 1979* QF

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Dallas Wct.

Most Finals

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

  1. Bjorn Borg 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. John McEnroe 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Bjorn Borg 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Dallas Wct finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
John McEnroe #3 7-5 4-6 6-2 7-6 Bjorn Borg #1 H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

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