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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.

Finals

Men's singles

Rhodesia Andrew Pattison defeated PAR Víctor Pecci 2–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–3

Women's singles

RSA Brigitte Cuypers defeated RSA Tanya Harford 7–6, 6–2

Men's doubles

RSA Bob Hewitt / RSA Frew McMillan defeated SUI Heinz Günthardt / AUS Paul McNamee 1–6, 6–1, 6–4

Men's doubles

GBR Lesley Charles / RSA Tanya Harford defeated FRA Françoise Dürr / RSA Marise Kruger 1–6, 6–1, 6–4

References

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. (1980). "World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook". Queen Anne Press.
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