1979 Colgate-Palmolive Masters

The 1979 Masters (also known as the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Masters for sponsorship reasons)[1] was a men's tennis tournament held in Madison Square Garden, New York City, United States between 9 January and 13 January 1980. It was the year-end championship of the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix tour.

1979 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
DateJanuary 9–13, 1980
Edition10th
SurfaceCarpet / Indoor
LocationNew York City, USA
VenueMadison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
Björn Borg
Doubles
Peter Fleming / John McEnroe

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Masters – Singles

Björn Borg defeated Vitas Gerulaitis, 6–2, 6–2

  • It was Borg's 13th singles title of the year and 52nd of his career.

Doubles
Main article: 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Masters – Doubles

Peter Fleming / John McEnroe defeated Wojciech Fibak / Tom Okker 6–3, 7–6, 6–1

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See also

References
  1. Collins, Bud (October 2010). "Year-End Championships". The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book. New York: New Chapter Press. p. 746. ISBN 978-0-942257-70-0.
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