1979 Monte Carlo Open

1979 Monte Carlo Open
Date	April 9 – 15
Edition	73rd
Category	Grand Prix circuit
Draw	32S/16D
Prize money	$175,000
Surface	Clay / outdoor
Location	Monte Carlo, Monaco
Venue	Monte Carlo Country Club
Champions
Singles
Björn Borg [1]
Doubles
Ilie Năstase / Raúl Ramírez [2]

The 1979 Monte Carlo Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Monte Carlo, Monaco that was part of the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix circuit. It was the 73rd edition of the tournament and was held from April 9 through April 15, 1979. Björn Borg won the singles title.

Champions

Singles

Björn Borg defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 6–2, 6–1, 6–3

Doubles

Ilie Năstase / Raúl Ramírez defeated Victor Pecci / Balázs Taróczy 6–3, 6–4

References

1. "ATP – 1979 Monte Carlo Men's Singles Draw". ATP.
2. "ATP – 1979 Monte Carlo Men's Doubles Draw". ATP.

External links

• Official tournament website
• ATP tournament profile
• ITF tournament details