1979 South Australian Open
Tennis tournament
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The 1979 South Australian Open, also known by its sponsored name Berri Fruit Juices South Australian Open, was a men's and women's tennis tournament held at the Memorial Drive Park in Adelaide, Australia. It was the 78th edition of the tournament and was held from 10 December until 16 December 1979. Third-seeded Kim Warwick won the men's singles title in a final that was shortened to best-of-three format due to a rain delay.[3] Fourth-seeded Hana Mandlíková won the women's singles title.[4]
| 1979 South Australian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 10–16 December |
| Edition | 78th |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Adelaide, Australia |
| Venue | Memorial Drive Park |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Kim Warwick[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Hana Mandlíková | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Colin Dibley / Chris Kachel[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
Hana Mandlíková /  Virginia Ruzici | |
Finals
Men's singles
Kim Warwick defeated 
Bernard Mitton 7–6(7–3), 6–4
- It was Warwick's only singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career.
Women's singles
Hana Mandlíková defeated Virginia Ruzici 7–5, 2–2 ret.
Men's doubles
Colin Dibley / Chris Kachel defeated John Alexander / Phil Dent 6–7, 7–6, 6–4
- It was Dibley's 2nd title of the year and the 18th of his career. It was Kachel's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.
Women's doubles
Hana Mandlíková / Virginia Ruzici defeated 
Pam Shriver / 
Sue Barker 2–6, 6–4, 6–4