The 1979 Indian Open, also known as the Indian Grand Prix, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Bombay, India. It was the seventh and last edition of the tournament and was held from 19 November through 25 November 1979. The tournament was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit. First-seeded Vijay Amritraj won the singles title, his fourth at the event after 1973, 1975 and 1977. Due to the cancellation of the tournament in Manila, Philippines the Indian Open was held one week earlier compared to the original schedule.

Finals

Singles

Vijay Amritraj defeated Peter Elter 6–1, 7–5

  • It was Amritraj's only singles title of the year and the 12th of his career.

Doubles

Chris Delaney / James Delaney defeated Thomas Furst / Wolfgang Popp 7–6, 6–2

References

External links

  • ITF – tournament edition details

On this day in 1979 IndiaPakistan draw a thrilling Delhi Test

672 1979 Open Championship Photos & High Res Pictures Getty Images

Weltmeisterschaften 1979 im Olympiastadion Amsterdam. FinalStayers

1979 U.S. Open Championship Inverness Club

Notable debuts, farewells and duds of the 1979 World Cup ESPNcricinfo