1979 South American Open (tennis)

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1979 ATP Buenos Aires
Date19–25 November
Edition13th
Category Grand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Buenos Aires, Argentina
Champions
Singles
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas [1]
Doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd / Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart [2]
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The 1979 ATP Buenos Aires was a men's Grand Prix tennis circuit tournament held in Buenos Aires, Argentina that was played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 13th edition of the tournament and was held from 19 November through 25 November 1979. Guillermo Vilas won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas defeated Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc 6–1, 6–2, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd / Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart defeated Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Marcos Hocevar / Flag of Brazil.svg João Soares 6–1, 7–5

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References

  1. "1979 Buenos Aires – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1979 Buenos Aires – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).