The 1972 New Zealand Open, also known as Benson and Hedges Open for sponsorship reasons, was a combined men's and women's professional tennis tournament held at the Stanley Street Courts in Auckland, New Zealand. It was an independent event, i.e. not part of the 1972 Grand Prix or 1972 World Championship Tennis circuit. The tournament was played on outdoor grass courts and was held from 7 December through 12 December 1971. Ray Ruffels and Kerry Melville won the singles titles.[1][2][3]

Finals

Men's singles

Australia Ray Ruffels defeated Australia John Alexander 6–4, 6–4, 7–6

Women's singles

Australia Kerry Melville defeated United States Rosie Casals 6–4, 6–0

Men's doubles

Australia Ray Ruffels / Australia Bob Carmichael

Women's doubles

Australia Rosie Casals / Australia Billie Jean King defeated Australia Judy Dalton / France Françoise Dürr 7–6, 4–6, 7–5

References

  1. ^ "NZ singles titles to Australians". The Canberra Times. Vol. 46, no. 12, 991. 13 December 1971. p. 12 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Stars in action today". The Canberra Times. Vol. 46, no. 12, 985. 6 December 1971. p. 11 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 104.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_New_Zealand_Open
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