The 1979 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts (Har-Tru) at the Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. The event was part of the 1979 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 52nd edition of the tournament and was held from August 20 through August 26, 1979. First-seeded José Higueras won the singles title and the accompanying $24,500 first-prize money. The doubles final was not played due to rain.[3]
| 1979 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 20–26 |
| Edition | 52nd |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $175,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts |
| Venue | Longwood Cricket Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 José Higueras [1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Syd Ball /  Kim Warwick  Heinz Günthardt /  Pavel Složil[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit José Higueras defeated 
Hans Gildemeister 6–3, 6–1
- It was Higueras' 3rd singles title of the year and the 9th of his career.
Doubles
edit Syd Ball / Kim Warwick vs. Heinz Günthardt / Pavel Složil Not Played
References
edit- ^ "1979 Boston – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1979 Boston – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 98–99. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.