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]
| 1979 New Zealand Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2–8 January |
| Edition | 12th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Tim Wilkison[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Bernard Mitton /  Kim Warwick[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Tim Wilkison defeated 
Peter Feigl 6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 2–6, 6–2
- It was Wilkinson's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.
Doubles
edit Bernard Mitton / Kim Warwick defeated 
Andrew Jarrett / Jonathan Smith 6–3, 2–6, 6–3
- It was Mitton's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of his career. It was Warwick's 1st title of the year and the 9th of his career.
References
edit- ^ "1979 Auckland – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1979 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 118. ISBN 9780362020120.