1979 Santiago International Classic
| 1979 Santiago International Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 26 November – 2 December |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Santiago, Chile |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Hans Gildemeister[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 José Higueras / Jairo Velasco, Sr. Álvaro Fillol / Jaime Fillol[2] | |
The 1979 Santiago International Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Santiago, Chile that was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 26 November through 2 December 1979. Second-seeded Hans Gildemeister won the singles title.[3]
Finals
[edit]Singles
[edit] Hans Gildemeister defeated José Higueras 7–5, 5–7, 6–4
- It was Gildemeister's 2nd and last singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career.
Doubles
[edit] José Higueras / Jairo Velasco, Sr. vs. Álvaro Fillol / Jaime Fillol divided at 2–2 in third set
References
[edit]- ^ "1979 Santiago – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1979 Santiago – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 29, 127. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.