1979 German Open

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1979 German Open
Date14–20 May
Edition71st
Category Grand Prix (Super Series)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$175,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Hamburg, West Germany
Venue Am Rothenbaum
Champions
Singles
Flag of Spain.svg José Higueras [1]
Doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš [2]
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The 1979 German Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at Am Rothenbaum in Hamburg, West Germany that was part of the Super Series of the 1979 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 71st edition of the event and took place from 14 May until 20 May 1979. Sixth-seeded José Higueras won the singles title.

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Finals

Singles

Flag of Spain.svg José Higueras defeated Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4, 6–1

Doubles

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson / Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks, 6–3, 6–1, 7–6

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References

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  2. "1979 Hamburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).