ATP Richmond Wct 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Bjorn Borg won the 1979 Richmond Wct, defeating Guillermo Vilas 6-3 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in Richmond WCT, from January 29 to February 4, 1979.

Champion
Bjorn Borg
def. Guillermo Vilas , 6-3 6-1
Dates
Jan 29 — Feb 4
Location
Richmond WCT
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Round of 32
Bjorn Borg #2 6-4 6-4
Erik Van Dillen
Russell Simpson #108 6-1 6-3
Jaime Fillol #76
Pat Dupre #32 7-6 3-6 6-4
Manuel Orantes #13
Marty Riessen #54 2-6 7-6 6-4
Zeljko Franulovic #36
John McEnroe #4 6-4 6-3
Joel Bailey #197
Deon Joubert #55 2-6 7-5 6-4
Sherwood Stewart
Ilie Nastase #12 6-7 6-4 6-4
John Alexander #23
Jose Higueras #15 6-4 7-5
Dick Stockton #22
Guillermo Vilas #3 6-1 6-4
Angel Gimenez #46
Buster C Mottram #27 6-3 6-3
Geoff Masters #59
Tim Wilkison #44 6-2 6-1
Bernie Mitton #62
Corrado Barazzutti #10 6-1 6-4
Van Winitsky #132
Arthur Ashe #14 7-6 6-2
Eliot Teltscher #43
Ross Case #89 6-4 2-6 6-3
Paul Kronk
Brian Gottfried #8 6-0 7-5
Frew Mcmillan #124
Heinz Gunthardt #53 3-6 7-6 7-5
Fred Mcnair
Round of 16
Bjorn Borg #2 6-1 6-2
Russell Simpson #108
Pat Dupre #32 3-6 7-6 6-2
Marty Riessen #54
John McEnroe #4 6-2 6-1
Deon Joubert #55
Ilie Nastase #12 6-4 2-6 6-2
Jose Higueras #15
Guillermo Vilas #3 5-7 6-3 6-3
Buster C Mottram #27
Tim Wilkison #44 6-3 6-4
Corrado Barazzutti #10
Arthur Ashe #14 7-6 6-7 6-2
Ross Case #89
Brian Gottfried #8 6-3 7-5
Heinz Gunthardt #53
Quarterfinals
Bjorn Borg #2 6-1 6-2
Pat Dupre #32
John McEnroe #4 6-3 3-6 6-2
Ilie Nastase #12
Guillermo Vilas #3 6-2 6-2
Tim Wilkison #44
Arthur Ashe #14 6-2 2-6 6-3
Brian Gottfried #8
Semifinals
Bjorn Borg #2 4-6 7-6 6-3
John McEnroe #4
Guillermo Vilas #3 6-3 6-4
Arthur Ashe #14
Final
Bjorn Borg #2 6-3 6-1
Guillermo Vilas #3

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
John McEnroe 2
Rod Laver 2
Arthur Ashe 1
Bjorn Borg 1
Guillermo Vilas 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1984 Carpet John McEnroe 6-3 7-6 Steve Denton H2H Match data
1983 Carpet Guillermo Vilas 6-3 7-5 6-4 Steve Denton H2H Match data
1982 Carpet Jose Luis Clerc 3-6 6-3 6-4 6-3 Fritz Buehning H2H Match data
1981 Carpet Yannick Noah 6-1 3-1 (ret.) Ivan Lendl H2H Match data
1980 Carpet John McEnroe 6-1 6-2 Roscoe Tanner H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richmond Wct held?
Richmond Wct is held in Richmond WCT.
Who won the most recent Richmond Wct?
The 1984 Richmond Wct was won by John McEnroe 6-3 7-6.
Who has won the most Richmond Wct titles?
John McEnroe has won 2 Richmond Wct titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Richmond Wct played?
The first edition of Richmond Wct was held in 1972.
What surface is Richmond Wct played on?
Richmond Wct is played on carpet courts.