1979 Birmingham WCT
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The 1979 Birmingham WCT was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the seventh edition of the Grand Prix Birmingham, and part of the 1979 Colgate Palmolive Grand Prix. It took place in Birmingham, Alabama, United States from January 15 through January 21, 1979. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title, his fifth at the event.[3]
| 1979 Birmingham WCT | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 15–21 |
| Edition | 7th |
| Category | Grand Prix (WCT) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $175,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Birmingham, United States |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Jimmy Connors[1] | |
| Doubles | |
| Stan Smith / Dick Stockton[2] | |
Singles
Jimmy Connors defeated Eddie Dibbs 6–2, 3–6, 7–5
- It was Connors' 1st singles title of the year and the 72nd of his career.
Doubles
Stan Smith / Dick Stockton defeated 
Ilie Năstase / 
Tom Okker 6–2, 6–3
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