The 1979 Island Holidays Classic, also known as the Hawaii Open, was a men's

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tournament played an outdoor hard courts in

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, in the United States that was part of the

1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix The 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix was a professional tennis circuit held that year. It consisted of four grand slam (tennis), Grand Slam tournaments, the Grand Prix tennis circuit, Grand Prix tournaments and the Nations Cup, a team event. S ...

circuit. It was the sixth edition of the

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and was held from October 1 through October 7, 1979. Seventh-seeded

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won his second consecutive singles title at the event.

Finals

Singles

defeated Peter Fleming 6–1, 6–1 * It was Scanlon's only singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles

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defeated

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/ Francisco González 7–5, 6–4

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ITF tournament edition details
{{1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix Island Holidays Classic Island Holidays Classic Island Holidays Classic Island Holidays Classic Hawaii Open