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1979 Congoleum Classic
The 1979 Congoleum Classic, also known as the Volvo Tennis Games, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 6th edition of the Indian Wells Masters and was part of the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix. It was played at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California in the United States and was held from February 12 through February 18, 1979. Eighth-seeded Roscoe Tanner won his second consecutive singles title at the event and earned $35,000 first-prize money.
Finals
Singles
Main article: 1979 Congoleum Classic – Singles
USA Roscoe Tanner defeated USA Brian Gottfried 6–4, 6–2
- It was Tanner's 1st title of the year and the 26th of his career.
Doubles
Main article: 1979 Congoleum Classic – Doubles
USA Gene Mayer / USA Sandy Mayer defeated RSA Cliff Drysdale / USA Bruce Manson 6–4, 7–6
- It was Gene Mayer's 1st title of the year and the 8th of his career. It was Sandy Mayer's 1st title of the year and the 20th of his career.
References
References
- "Rancho Mirage – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "Rancho Mirage – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- (1980). "World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook". [[Queen Anne Press]].
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