1972 New Zealand Open

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]

1972 New Zealand Open
Date7–12 December
Edition5th
CategoryIndependent
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
VenueStanley Street Courts
Champions
Men's Singles
Ray Ruffels
Women's Singles
Kerry Melville
Men's Doubles
Ray Ruffels / Bob Carmichael
Women's Doubles
Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King

Finals

Men's Singles

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

Women's Singles

Kerry Melville defeated Rosie Casals 6–4, 6–0

Men's Doubles

Ray Ruffels / Bob Carmichael

Women's Doubles

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

References
  1. "NZ singles titles to Australians". The Canberra Times. 46 (12, 991). 13 December 1971. p. 12 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Stars in action today". The Canberra Times. 46 (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.
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