Tennis tournament
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.
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
"NZ singles titles to Australians" . The Canberra Times National Library of Australia ."Stars in action today" . The Canberra Times National Library of Australia .John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide . Remous. p. 104.
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Françoise Dürr 7–6, 4–6, 7–5