1979 South African Open (tennis)
| 1979 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 27 November – 3 December |
| Edition | 76th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $175,000 |
| Surface | Hard / Outdoor |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Venue | Ellis Park Tennis Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
 Andrew Pattison [1] | |
| Women's Singles | |
.svg.png){kind=small} Brigitte Cuypers | |
| Men's Doubles | |
|
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan [2] | |
| Women's Doubles | |
 Lesley Charles / Tanya Harford | |
The 1979 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa. The men's tournament was part of the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix. It was the 76th edition of the tournament and was held from 27 November through 3 December 1979. Andrew Pattison and Brigitte Cuypers won the singles titles.[3]
Winners
Men's Singles
Andrew Pattison defeated 
Víctor Pecci 2–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–3
Women's Singles
Brigitte Cuypers defeated Tanya Harford 7–6, 6–2
Men's Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated 
Heinz Günthardt / 
Paul McNamee 1–6, 6–1, 6–4
Men's Doubles
Lesley Charles / Tanya Harford defeated 
Françoise Dürr / Marise Kruger 1–6, 6–1, 6–4
References
- ↑ "ATP – 1979 Johannesburg Men's Singles Draw". ATP.
- ↑ "ATP – 1979 Johannesburg Men's Doubles Draw". ATP.
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 116,117, 219. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.
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