The 1979 Bordeaux Open also known as the Grand Prix Passing Shot was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at Villa Primrose in Bordeaux, France that was part of the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix. The tournament was held from 1 October until 7 October 1979. Singles matches were best of five sets and doubles best of three. Fourth-seeded Yannick Noah won the singles title. Finals Singles Yannick Noah defeated Harold Solomon 6–0, 6–7, 6–1, 1–6, 6–4 It was Noah's 3rd singles title of the year and the 5th of his career. Doubles Patrice Dominguez / Denis Naegelen defeated Bernard Fritz / Iván Molina 6–4, 6–4 References External links ITF tournament edition details Bordeaux Open ATP Bordeaux Bordeaux Open 1979 in French tennis