| Singles | |
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| 1980 Paris Open | |
| 1979 Champion |
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| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 4–6, 6–3, 6–1, 7–6 |
Harold Solomon was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
Brian Gottfried won in the final 4–6, 6–3, 6–1, 7–6 against Adriano Panatta.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.