1979 Australian Hard Court Championships | |
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Date | 1–7 January |
Edition | 34th |
Category | Grand Prix circuit |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $50,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor[1] |
Location | Hobart, Australia |
Venue | Doman Tennis Centre |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Guillermo Vilas[2] | |
Doubles | |
Phil Dent/ Bob Giltinan[3] |
The 1979 Australian Hard Court Championships, also known as the Tasmanian Open, was a men's tennis tournament that was played on the Grand Prix tennis circuit from 1 January until 7 January 1979. The event was held at the Doman Tennis Centre in Hobart, Australia and was played on outdoor hardcourts, this was the 35th edition. First-seeded Guillermo Vilas won the singles title and earned $8,000 first-prize money.[1][4]
Guillermo Vilas defeated Mark Edmondson 6–4, 6–4
Phil Dent / Bob Giltinan defeated Guillermo Vilas / Ion Țiriac 8–6 (Pro set)