1979 Romika Cup

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1979 Romika Cup
Date22–27 May
Edition63rd
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Munich, West Germany
VenueMTTC Iphitos
Champions
Singles
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes [1]
Doubles
Flag of Poland.svg Wojtek Fibak / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker [2]
  1978  · Bavarian Tennis Championships ·  1980  

The 1979 Romika Cup was a men's Grand Prix Tennis Circuit tennis tournament held at the MTTC Iphitos in Munich, West Germany. It was the 63rd edition of the tournament which was held from 22 May through 27 May 1979. First-seeded Manuel Orantes won the singles title, his second at the event after 1976. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes defeated Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak 6–3, 6–2, 6–4

Doubles

Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker defeated Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender / Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet 7–6, 7–5

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References

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