1979 English Leather Grand Prix Explained

The 1979 English Leather Grand Prix, also known as the Stowe Tennis Grand Prix, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Topnotch Inn in Stowe, Vermont in the United States that was part of the 1979 Grand Prix circuit. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from August 13 through August 19, 1979. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won his second consecutive singles title at the event.[1]

Finals

Singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Mike Cahill 6–0, 6–1

Doubles

Mike Cahill / Steve Krulevitz defeated Anand Amritraj/ Colin Dibley 3–6, 6–3, 6–4

Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. 1980. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362020120. 237184610. 123. John Barrett.