1979 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic

The 1979 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic, also known as the Hong Kong Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Hong Kong that was part of the 1979 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the seventh edition of the event and was held from 5 November through 11 November 1979. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title.^[3]

1979 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic
Date	5–11 November
Edition	7th
Category	Grand Prix
Draw	32S / 16D
Prize money	$75,000
Surface	Hard / outdoor
Location	Hong Kong
Champions
Singles
Jimmy Connors[1]
Doubles
Pat Du Pré / Bob Lutz[2]

Finals

Singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Pat DuPré 7–5, 6–3, 6–1

• It was Connors' 7th singles title of the year and the 78th of his career.

Doubles

Pat Du Pré / Bob Lutz defeated Steve Denton / Mark Turpin 6–3, 6–4