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.
1983 Benson and Hedges Open | |
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Date | 10–16 January |
Edition | 16th |
Category | Grand Prix |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $75,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
Champions | |
Singles | |
John Alexander[1] | |
Doubles | |
Chris Lewis / Russell Simpson[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editJohn Alexander defeated Russell Simpson 6–4, 6–3, 6–3
- It was Alexander's 1st title of the year and the 34th of his career.
Doubles
editChris Lewis / Russell Simpson defeated David Graham / 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
edit- ^ "1983 Auckland – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1983 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).