1970 New Zealand Open
| 1970 New Zealand Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 27 January – 1 February |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Venue | Stanley 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 | |
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]
Finals[edit]
Men's singles[edit]
Roger Taylor defeated 
Tom Okker 6–4, 6–4, 6–1
Women's singles[edit]
Ann Jones defeated Kerry Melville 0–6, 6–4, 6–1
Men's doubles[edit]
Dick Crealy / Ray Ruffels defeated John Alexander / Phil Dent 6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6
Women's doubles[edit]
Margaret Court / Ann Jones defeated Karen Krantzcke / Kerry Melville 6–0, 6–4
References[edit]
- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 55.
- ^ "Tennis – Tom Okker verliest de eindstrijd in Nieuw Zeeland". Dutch Australian Weekly (in Dutch). 6 February 1970. p. 9 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Okker verloor in finale". De Leidse Courant (in Dutch). 2 February 1970. p. 6.
- ^ "R. Taylor weer te sterk voor Okker". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 2 February 1970. p. 11 – via Delpher.