Third-seeded Kim Warwick won the singles title at the 1979 South Australian Open tennis tournament, defeating unseeded Bernard Mitton 7–5, 6–4 in the final. Due to a rain delay the final was shortened from best-of-five to best-of-three sets.

Seeds

Gene Mayer (second round) John Alexander (semifinals) Kim Warwick (champion) Tim Wilkison (first round)

Draw

Finals

Top half

Bottom half

References

External links 1979 South Australian Open draw