1982 Benson and Hedges Open

The 1982 Benson and Hedges Open was a men's professional tennis tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand. The event was part of the 1982 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 15th edition of the tournament and was played on outdoor hardcourts and was held from 11 January through 17 January 1982. Second-seeded Tim Wilkison won the singles title.

1982 Benson and Hedges Open
Date11–17 January
Edition15th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
United States Tim Wilkison[1]
Doubles
United Kingdom Andrew Jarrett / United Kingdom Jonathan Smith[2]

Finals

Singles

United States Tim Wilkison defeated New Zealand Russell Simpson 6–4, 6–4, 6–4

  • It was Wilkison's only title of the year and the 7th of his career.

Doubles

United Kingdom Andrew Jarrett / United Kingdom Jonathan Smith defeated United States Larry Stefanki / United States Robert Van't Hof 7–5, 7–6

  • It was Jarrett's only title of the year and the 1st of his career. It was Smith's 1st title of the year and the 1st of his career.

References

  1. "1982 Auckland – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1982 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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