The 1979 Volvo Tennis Cup was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States.

The event was part of the AA[a] category of the 1979 Colgate Series.

It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from 20 September through 26 September 1979.

[2] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.

[2][1] Chris Evert defeated Tracy Austin 6–7(2–7), 6–4, 6–1 Tracy Austin / Betty Stöve defeated Mima Jaušovec / Regina Maršíková 7–6(7–4), 2–6, 6–4