The 1970 New Zealand Open, also known by its sponsored name Benson and Hedges Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts in Auckland, New Zealand from 26 January until 1 February 1970. Roger Taylor and Ann Jones won the singles titles.[1][2][3][4]
1970 New Zealand Open | |
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Date | 27 January – 1 February |
Edition | 3rd |
Surface | Grass |
Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
Venue | Stanley Street Courts |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
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Women's singles | |
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Men's doubles | |
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Women's doubles | |
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Finals
editMen's singles
editRoger Taylor defeated Tom Okker 6–4, 6–4, 6–1
Women's singles
editAnn Jones defeated Kerry Melville 0–6, 6–4, 6–1
Men's doubles
editDick Crealy / Ray Ruffels defeated John Alexander / Phil Dent 6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6
Women's doubles
editMargaret Court / Ann Jones defeated Karen Krantzcke / Kerry Melville 6–0, 6–4
References
edit- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 55.
- ^ "Tennis – Tom Okker verliest de eindstrijd in Nieuw Zeeland". Dutch Australian Weekly (in Dutch). 6 February 1970. p. 9 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Okker verloor in finale". De Leidse Courant (in Dutch). 2 February 1970. p. 6.
- ^ "R. Taylor weer te sterk voor Okker". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 2 February 1970. p. 11 – via Delpher.