1979 South African Open (tennis)

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]

1979 South African Open
Date27 November – 3 December
Edition76th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's Singles
Andrew Pattison [1]
Women's Singles
Brigitte Cuypers
Men's Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan [2]
Women's Doubles
Lesley Charles / Tanya Harford

Finals

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

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References
  1. "1979 Johannesburg Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1979 Johannesburg Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. 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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