1969 New Zealand Open Explained
The 1969 New Zealand Open (also known as the 1969 Benson & Hedges Open for sponsorship reasons) was the first New Zealand Open tennis tournament to be staged as an open tournament (allowing amateurs and professionals to play together). It was a joint men's and women's event and was held at Stanley Street.[1] [2] Tony Roche and Ann Jones won the titles.[3] [4]
Finals
Men's singles
See main article: 1969 New Zealand Open – Men's singles. 
Tony Roche defeated Rod Laver 6–1, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
Women's singles
Ann Jones defeated Karen Krantzcke 6–1, 6–1
Men's doubles
Ray Moore / Roger Taylor defeated Malcolm Anderson / Toomas Leius 13–15, 6–3, 8–6, 8–6
External links
Notes and References
- Book: BP Yearbook of World Tennis. 1969. Ward Lock. London. 978-0706318241. 502175694. John Barrett. 168.
- http://www.listener.co.nz/issue/3374/columnists/3142/our_tennis_open.html
- News: Roche defeats tired Laver in final . The Press . 4 February 1969 . 17 . Papers Past . R. A. Laver was in the unaccustomed position of having to fall in behind his fellow Australian, A. D. Roche, as he went up to receive the men’s singles trophy on the final day of the first New Zealand open tennis tournament, the Benson and Hedges Open..
- Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 30, 32. John Dolan.
