1979 Australian Hard Court Championships
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| 1979 Australian Hard Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1–7 January |
| Edition | 34th |
| Category | Grand Prix circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor[1] |
| Location | Hobart, Australia |
| Venue | Doman Tennis Centre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Guillermo Vilas[2] | |
| Doubles | |
 Phil Dent/ Bob Giltinan[3] | |
The 1979 Australian Hard Court Championships, also known as the Tasmanian Open, was a men's tennis tournament that was played on the Grand Prix tennis circuit from 1 January until 7 January 1979. The event was held at the Doman Tennis Centre in Hobart, Australia and was played on outdoor hardcourts, this was the 35th edition. First-seeded Guillermo Vilas won the singles title and earned $8,000 first-prize money.[1][4]
