1979 World Championship Tennis Finals – Singles

Singles
1979 World Championship Tennis Finals
Champion John McEnroe
Runner-up Björn Borg
Score7–5, 4–6, 6–2, 7–6

Vitas Gerulaitis was the defending champion but lost in the semifinals to Björn Borg.

John McEnroe won in the final 7–5, 4–6, 6–2, 7–6 against Borg.