1979 New Zealand Open

1979 New Zealand Open 2–8 January 12th Grand Prix $50,000 32S / 16D Hard / outdoor Auckland, New Zealand USA Tim Wilkison1979 Auckland – Singles draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/archive/auckland/301/1979/draws?matchType=singles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) RSA 1928 Bernard Mitton / AUS Kim Warwick1979 Auckland – Doubles draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/archive/auckland/301/1979/draws?matchType=doubles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Heineken Open (tennis) New Zealand Open Benson and Hedges Open 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.World of Tennis 1980 1980 Queen Anne Press London 9780362020120 118 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) Finals Singles 1979 New Zealand Open – Singles USA Tim Wilkison defeated AUT 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 RSA 1928 Bernard Mitton / AUS Kim Warwick defeated GBR Andrew Jarrett / GBR 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 External links ATP – tournament profile World Tennis – tournament edition details Heineken Open Heineken Category:ATP Auckland Open Category:January 1979 sports events in Oceania New