Vitas Gerulaitis 1979 ATP Season – Match Results & Stats

1979 Season Stats Overview

In the 1979 ATP season, Vitas Gerulaitis compiled a record of 76–23 across 99 matches, translating to a win rate of 76.8%. Throughout the 1979 season, Vitas Gerulaitis claimed 4 titles: Little Rock, Rome, Kitzbuhel, Sydney-1.

Breaking down by surface, Vitas Gerulaitis played on hard courts (24–5, 82.8%), clay courts (25–6, 80.6%) and grass courts (2–2, 50.0%).

At the Grand Slam level, Vitas Gerulaitis went 11–3 (78.6%) across 14 matches. The best-of-five format adds an extra layer of physical and mental endurance, making these results particularly significant.

When it comes to deep runs in tournaments, Vitas Gerulaitis reached 8 finals during the 1979 season, winning 4 and losing 4. Semifinal appearances total 16, and quarterfinal appearances 16. These figures highlight the ability to consistently advance through the draw.

Against players ranked in the ATP Top 10, Vitas Gerulaitis's record in 1979 stands at 10–14 (41.7%). Facing the world’s best, every result carries extra weight.

Vitas Gerulaitis demonstrated the ability to string together victories, recording a best winning streak of 11 consecutive matches during the 1979 season.

Recent Form 1979: 6–4. Last 10: L W L W W W W L W L — positive form, wins outweighing losses in the final stretch.