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1979 U.S. Pro Indoor

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1979 U.S. Pro Indoor
DateJanuary 22–28
Edition12th
CategoryGrand Prix circuit (WCT)
Draw48S / 24D
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, U.S.
VenueWachovia Spectrum
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Poland Wojciech Fibak / Netherlands Tom Okker [2]
← 1978 · U.S. Pro Indoor · 1980 →

The 1979 U.S. Pro Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix. It was played at the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States and was held from January 22 through January 28, 1979. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won his second consecutive title at the event.

Finals

Singles

United States Jimmy Connors defeated United States Arthur Ashe 6–3, 6–4, 6–1

  • It was Connors' 2nd singles title of the year and the 73rd of his career.

Doubles

Poland Wojciech Fibak / Netherlands Tom Okker defeated United States Peter Fleming / United States John McEnroe 5–7, 6–1, 6–3

  • It was Fibak's 1st title of the year and the 39th of his career. It was Okker's 1st title of the year and the 72nd of his career.

References

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