1983_Benson_and_Hedges_Open

1983 Benson and Hedges Open

1983 Benson and Hedges Open

Tennis tournament

The 1983 Benson and Hedges Open was a men's Grand Prix tennis tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the 16th edition of the APT Auckland Open tournament and was held from 10 January to 16 January 1983. First-seeded John Alexander won the singles title.

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Finals

Singles

Main article: 1983 Benson and Hedges Open – Singles

Australia John Alexander defeated New Zealand Russell Simpson 6–4, 6–3, 6–3

  • It was Alexander's 1st title of the year and the 34th of his career.

Doubles

Main article: 1983 Benson and Hedges Open – Doubles

New Zealand Chris Lewis / New Zealand Russell Simpson defeated Australia David Graham / Australia Laurie Warder 7–6, 6–3

  • It was Lewis's 1st title of the year and the 8th of his career. It was Simpson's only title of the year and the 6th of his career.

References

  1. [1]
    "1983 Auckland – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. [2]
    "1983 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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