1979 South Pacific Classic

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1979 South Pacific Classic
Date8–14 October
Edition6th
Category Grand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
Surface Grass / outdoor
Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Venue Milton Courts
Champions
Singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent [1]
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case [2]
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The 1979 South Pacific Classic was an Association of Tennis Professionals men's tournament held on outdoor grass courts at the Milton Courts in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia that was part of the 1979 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from 8 October until 14 October 1979. Unseeded Phil Dent won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case 7–6, 6–2, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel 7–6, 6–2

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References

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