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] FinalsMen's singlesAndrew Pattison defeated Víctor Pecci 2–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–3 Women's singlesBrigitte Cuypers defeated Tanya Harford 7–6, 6–2 Men's doublesBob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Heinz Günthardt / Paul McNamee 1–6, 6–1, 6–4 Men's doublesLesley Charles / Tanya Harford defeated Françoise Dürr / Marise Kruger 1–6, 6–1, 6–4 References
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