1979 New Zealand Open

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1979 New Zealand Open
Date2–8 January
Edition12th
Category Grand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison [1]
Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick [2]
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The 1979 New Zealand Open was a men's professional tennis tournament. The event was part of the 1979 Grand Prix circuit and was held in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and was played on outdoor hardcourts and was held from 2 January through 8 January 1979. Eighth-seeded Tim Wilkison won the singles title. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison defeated Flag of Austria.svg Peter Feigl 6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 2–6, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick defeated Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Jarrett / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonathan Smith 6–3, 2–6, 6–3

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References

  1. "1979 Auckland – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1979 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 118. ISBN   9780362020120.