1979 New Zealand 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. The tournament was played on outdoor hardcourts and was held from 2 January through 8 January 1979. Eighth-seeded Tim Wilkison won the singles title.[3]

1979 New Zealand Open
Date2–8 January
Edition12th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
Tim Wilkison [1]
Doubles
Bernard Mitton / Kim Warwick [2]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1979 New Zealand Open – Singles

Tim Wilkison defeated 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

Bernard Mitton / Kim Warwick defeated Andrew Jarrett / 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
  1. "1979 Auckland – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1979 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 118. ISBN 9780362020120.
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