The 1979 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 28 May until 10 June. It was the 83rd staging of the French Open, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1979.
Finals
Men's singles
Björn Borg defeated Víctor Pecci, 6–3, 6–1, 6–7(6–8), 6–4
It was Borg's 7th career Grand Slam title, and his 4th French Open title.
Women's singles
Chris Evert-Lloyd defeated Wendy Turnbull, 6–2, 6–0
It was Evert's 9th career Grand Slam title, and her 3rd French Open title.
Men's doubles
Gene Mayer / Sandy Mayer defeated Ross Case / Phil Dent, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4
Women's doubles
Betty Stöve / Wendy Turnbull defeated Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade, 3–6, 7–5, 6–4
Mixed doubles
Wendy Turnbull / Bob Hewitt defeated Virginia Ruzici / Ion Țiriac, 6–3, 2–6, 6–1
Prize money
Total prize money for the event was FF2,050,012.
References
External links
French Open official website
1979 Grand Prix (tennis) 1979 in French tennis 1979 in Paris