1979 US Open (tennis)

The 1979 US Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City 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. John McEnroe and Tracy Austin won the singles titles.

Chris Evert's victory over Billie Jean King in the semifinals of the women's singles tournament was the first sporting event result ever reported on ESPN.

Seniors

Men's singles

John McEnroe defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 7–5, 6–3, 6–3

• It was McEnroe's 1st career Grand Slam title.

Women's singles

Tracy Austin defeated Chris Evert 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

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

Women's doubles

Betty Stöve / Wendy Turnbull defeated Billie Jean King Martina Navratilova 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