1979 Australian Open
| 1979 Australian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 24 December 1979 - 2 January 1980 |
| Edition | 68th |
| Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
| Surface | grass |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Venue | Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
 Guillermo Vilas |
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| Women's Singles | |
 Barbara Jordan |
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| Men's Doubles | |
 Peter McNamara / Paul McNamee |
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| Women's Doubles | |
 Judy Chaloner / Diane Evers |
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The 1979 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne in Victoria in Australia and was held from 24 December 1979 through 2 January 1980. It was the 68th edition of the Australian Open and the fourth Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Argentinian Guillermo Vilas and American Barbara Jordan.
Guillermo Vilas defeated John Sadri, 7–6, 6–3, 6–2
Barbara Jordan defeated Sharon Walsh, 6–3, 6–3
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