1969 Benson & Hedges Open | |
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Date | 29 January – 2 February |
Edition | 2nd |
Surface | Grass / outdoor |
Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Tony Roche |
The 1969 New Zealand Open (also known as the 1969 Benson & Hedges Open for sponsorship reasons) was the first New Zealand Open to be staged as an open tournament (allowing amateurs and professionals to play together). It was a joint men's and women's event.
Tony Roche defeated Rod Laver, 6–1, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3.
Ann Jones defeated Karen Krantzcke