The 1979 US Open was a

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA National Tennis Center in

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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.

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and Tracy Austin won the singles titles.

Seniors

Men's singles

defeated

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7–5, 6–3, 6–3 *It was McEnroe's 1st career Grand Slam title.

Women's singles

Tracy Austin defeated

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6–4, 6–3 *It was Austin's 1st career Grand Slam title. Austin also became the youngest-ever US Open champion, aged 16 years and 9 months.

Men's doubles

/ Peter Fleming defeated Bob Lutz / Stan Smith 6–2, 6–4

Women's doubles

Betty Stöve / Wendy Turnbull defeated

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7–5, 6–3

Mixed doubles

Greer Stevens / Bob Hewitt defeated Betty Stöve / Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–5

Juniors

Boys' singles

Scott Davis defeated Jan Gunnarson 6–3, 6–1

Girls' singles

Alycia Moulton defeated Mary Lou Piatek 7–6, 7–6

References

External links

Official US Open website
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