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1979 US Open (tennis)

1979 US Open
Date 28 August – 9 September
Edition 99th
Category Grand Slam (ITF)
Surface Hardcourt
Location Flushing Meadows, New York, United States
Venue National Tennis Center
Champions
Men's Singles
United States John McEnroe
Women's Singles
United States Tracy Austin
Men's Doubles
United States Peter Fleming / United States John McEnroe
Women's Doubles
Netherlands Betty Stöve / Australia Wendy Turnbull
Mixed Doubles
South Africa Greer Stevens / South Africa Bob Hewitt
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The 1979 US Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City in New York in the United States. It was the 99th edition of the US Open and the third Grand Slam tennis event of the year. The tournament was held from August 28 to September 9, 1979. John McEnroe and Tracy Austin won the singles titles.

United States John McEnroe defeated United States Vitas Gerulaitis 7–5, 6–3, 6–3

United States Tracy Austin defeated United States Chris Evert 6–4, 6–3


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