1970 New Zealand Open

The 1970 New Zealand Open, also known by its sponsored name Benson and Hedges Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts in Auckland, New Zealand from 26 January until 1 February 1970. Roger Taylor and Ann Jones won the singles titles.[1][2][3][4]

1970 New Zealand Open
Date27 January – 1 February
Edition3rd
SurfaceGrass
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
VenueStanley Street Courts
Champions
Men's Singles
Roger Taylor
Women's Singles
Ann Jones
Men's Doubles
Dick Crealy / Ray Ruffels
Women's Doubles
Margaret Court / Ann Jones

Finals

Men's Singles

Roger Taylor defeated Tom Okker 6–4, 6–4, 6–1

Women's Singles

Ann Jones defeated Kerry Melville 0–6, 6–4, 6–1

Men's Doubles

Dick Crealy / Ray Ruffels defeated John Alexander / Phil Dent 6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6

Women's Doubles

Margaret Court / Ann Jones defeated Karen Krantzcke / Kerry Melville 6–0, 6–4

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References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 55.
  2. "Tennis – Tom Okker verliest de eindstrijd in Nieuw Zeeland". Dutch Australian Weekly (in Dutch). 19 (19). 6 February 1970. p. 9 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "Okker verloor in finale". De Leidse Courant (in Dutch). 2 February 1970. p. 6.
  4. "R. Taylor weer te sterk voor Okker". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 2 February 1970. p. 11 – via Delpher.
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