1980 Benson and Hedges Open

The 1980 Benson and Hedges Open was a men's professional tennis tournament. The event was part of the 1980 Grand Prix circuit and was held in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the 13th edition of the tournament and was played on outdoor hardcourts and was held from 1 January through 7 January 1980. First-seeded John Sadri won the singles title.

1980 Benson and Hedges Open
Date1–7 January
Edition13th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
John Sadri [1]
Doubles
Peter Feigl / Rod Frawley [2]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1980 Benson and Hedges Open – Singles

John Sadri defeated Tim Wilkison 6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4

  • It was Sadri's 1st title of the year and the 1st of his career.

Doubles

Peter Feigl / Rod Frawley defeated John Sadri / Tim Wilkison 6–2, 7–5

  • It was Feigl's 1st title of the year and the 4th of his career. It was Frawley's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

References
  1. "1980 Auckland – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1980 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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