1979 South Australian Open – Singles

Kim Warwick won the title, defeating Bernard Mitton 7–5, 6–4 in the final.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇺🇸 Gene Mayer (second round)
 * 2) 🇦🇺 John Alexander (semifinals)
 * 3) 🇦🇺 Kim Warwick (champion)
 * 4) 🇺🇸 Tim Wilkison (first round)