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.
| 1979 German Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14–20 May |
| Edition | 71st |
| Category | Grand Prix (Super Series) |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $175,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Hamburg, West Germany |
| Venue | Am Rothenbaum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 José Higueras[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Tomáš Šmíd / Jan Kodeš[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit José Higueras defeated 
Harold Solomon, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4, 6–1
- It was Higueras' 2nd singles title of the year and the 8th of his career.
Doubles
edit Tomáš Šmíd / Jan Kodeš defeated 
Mark Edmondson / John Marks, 6–3, 6–1, 7–6
See also
edit- 1979 WTA German Open – women's tournament
References
edit- ^ "1979 Hamburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1979 Hamburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).