1979 Monte Carlo Open

The 1979 Monte Carlo Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France that was part of the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix circuit. It was the 73rd edition of the tournament and was held from 9 April through 15 April 1979. First-seeded Björn Borg won the singles title, his second at the event after 1977.^[3]

1979 Monte Carlo Open
Date	9–15 April
Edition	73rd
Category	Grand Prix circuit (WCT)
Draw	32S / 16D
Prize money	$175,000
Surface	Clay / outdoor
Location	Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Venue	Monte Carlo Country Club
Champions
Singles
Björn Borg[1]
Doubles
Ilie Năstase / Raúl Ramírez[2]

Finals

Singles

Björn Borg defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 6–2, 6–1, 6–3

• It was Borg's 4th singles title of the year and the 43rd of his career.

Doubles

Ilie Năstase / Raúl Ramírez defeated Víctor Pecci / Balázs Taróczy 6–3, 6–4