1979 German Open

The 1979 German Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at Am Rothenbaum in Hamburg, West Germany that was part of the Super Series of the 1979 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 71st edition of the event and took place from 14 May until 20 May 1979. Sixth-seeded José Higueras won the singles title.

1979 German Open
Date	14–20 May
Edition	71st
Category	Grand Prix (Super Series)
Draw	64S / 32D
Prize money	$175,000
Surface	Clay / outdoor
Location	Hamburg, West Germany
Venue	Am Rothenbaum
Champions
Singles
José Higueras[1]
Doubles
Tomáš Šmíd / Jan Kodeš[2]

Finals

Singles

José Higueras defeated Harold Solomon, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4, 6–1

• It was Higueras' 2nd singles title of the year and the 8th of his career.

Doubles

Tomáš Šmíd / Jan Kodeš defeated Mark Edmondson / John Marks, 6–3, 6–1, 7–6

See also

• 1979 WTA German Open – women's tournament