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1979 New Zealand Open

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Date
  
January 2 – January 8

Category
  
Grand Prix

Prize money
  
$50,000

Edition
  
12th

Draw
  
32S/16D

Surface
  
Hard / Outdoor

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 January 2 through January 8, 1979. Tim Wilkison won the singles title.

Contents

Men's 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.

    • Men's 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

    1979 New Zealand Open Wikipedia
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