1979 South Pacific Classic

The 1979 South Pacific Classic was an Association of Tennis Professionals men's tournament held on outdoor grass courts at the Milton Courts in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia that was part of the 1979 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from 8 October until 14 October 1979. Unseeded Phil Dent won the singles title.

1979 South Pacific Classic
Date8–14 October
Edition6th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
VenueMilton Courts
Champions
Singles
Australia Phil Dent[1]
Doubles
Australia Geoff Masters / Australia Ross Case[2]
← 1978 · South Pacific Tennis Classic · 1980 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Phil Dent defeated   Ross Case 7–6, 6–2, 6–3

  • It was Dent's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles edit

  Geoff Masters /   Ross Case defeated   John James /   Chris Kachel 7–6, 6–2

References edit

  1. ^ "1979 Brisbane – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1979 Brisbane – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

External links edit