1983 Benson and Hedges Open

1983 Benson and Hedges Open 10–16 January 16th Grand Prix Hard / outdoor 32S / 16D $75,000 Auckland, New Zealand AUS John Alexander1983 Auckland – Singles draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/archive/auckland/301/1983/draws?matchType=singles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) NZL Chris Lewis / NZL Russell Simpson1983 Auckland – Doubles draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/archive/auckland/301/1983/draws?matchType=doubles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ATP Auckland Open 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. Finals Singles 1983 Benson and Hedges Open – Singles AUS John Alexander defeated NZL Russell Simpson 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 It was Alexander's 1st title of the year and the 34th of his career. Doubles 1983 Benson and Hedges Open – Doubles NZL Chris Lewis / NZL Russell Simpson defeated AUS David Graham / AUS 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 External links ATP – tournament profile ITF – tournament edition details Heineken Category:ATP Auckland Open Category:1983 Grand Prix (tennis) Category:January 1983 sports events in Oceania