The 1979 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic, also known as the Hong Kong Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Hong Kong that was part of the 1979 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the seventh edition of the event and was held from 5 November through 11 November 1979. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title.[3]
| 1979 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 5–11 November |
| Edition | 7th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Hong Kong |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Jimmy Connors[1] | |
| Doubles | |
| Pat Du Pré / Bob Lutz[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Jimmy Connors defeated Pat DuPré 7–5, 6–3, 6–1
- It was Connors' 7th singles title of the year and the 78th of his career.
Doubles
edit Pat Du Pré / Bob Lutz defeated Steve Denton / Mark Turpin 6–3, 6–4
References
edit- ^ "1979 Hong Kong – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1979 Hong Kong – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 125. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.