Edition 99th Surface Hardcourt | Category Grand Slam (ITF) Venue National Tennis Center | |
Date 28 August – 9 September Location Flushing Meadows, New York, United States | ||
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.
Contents
Men's singles
John McEnroe defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 7–5, 6–3, 6–3
Women's singles
Tracy Austin defeated Chris Evert 6–4, 6–3
Men's doubles
John McEnroe / Peter Fleming defeated Bob Lutz / Stan Smith 6–2, 6–4
Women's doubles
Betty Stöve / Wendy Turnbull defeated Billie Jean King Martina Navratilova 7–5, 6–3
Mixed doubles
Greer Stevens / Bob Hewitt defeated Betty Stöve / Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–5
Boys' singles
Scott Davis defeated Jan Gunnarson 6–3, 6–1
Girls' singles
Alycia Moulton defeated Mary Lou Piatek 7–6, 7–6