1980 French Open – Men's singles explained

See main article: 1980 French Open.

Two-time defending champion Björn Borg defeated Vitas Gerulaitis in the final, 6–4, 6–1, 6–2 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1980 French Open. It was his fifth French Open title and ninth major title overall. Borg did not lose a set during the tournament.^{[1] [2]}

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below. Björn Borg is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.

1. Björn Borg (champion)
2. John McEnroe (third round)
3. Jimmy Connors (semifinals)
4. Guillermo Vilas (quarterfinals)
5. Vitas Gerulaitis (final)
6. Harold Solomon (semifinals)
7. Eddie Dibbs (third round)
8. Víctor Pecci Sr. (second round)
9. Ivan Lendl (third round)
10. Peter Fleming (second round)
11. José Higueras (first round)
12. Hans Gildemeister (quarterfinals)
13. Wojtek Fibak (quarterfinals)
14. Victor Amaya (second round)
15. Manuel Orantes (fourth round)
16. José Luis Clerc (second round)

Draw

Key

• Q = Qualifier
• WC = Wild card
• LL = Lucky loser
• r = Retired

Section 8

External links

• Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) – 1980 French Open Men's Singles draw
• 1980 French Open – Men's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation

Notes and References

1. Book: Collins, Bud. Bud Collins

   . Bud Collins. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 200–203, 390. 2nd.

2. Web site: Martin Parry. Federer rattled at Australian Open. Mail & Guardian. 20 January 2008.