| 1979 German Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14–20 May |
| Edition | 71st |
| Category | Grand Prix (Super Series) |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $175,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Hamburg, West Germany |
| Venue | Am Rothenbaum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 José Higueras[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Tomáš Šmíd / Jan Kodeš[2] | |
The 1979 German Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at Am Rothenbaum in Hamburg, West Germany that was part of the Super Series of the 1979 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 71st edition of the event and took place from 14 May until 20 May 1979. Sixth-seeded José Higueras won the singles title.
José Higueras defeated 
Harold Solomon, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4, 6–1
Tomáš Šmíd / Jan Kodeš defeated 
Mark Edmondson / John Marks, 6–3, 6–1, 7–6
