1985 Benson and Hedges Open

Tennis tournament
1985 Benson and Hedges Open
Date7–14 January
Edition18th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$80,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
New Zealand Chris Lewis[1]
Doubles
Australia John Fitzgerald / New Zealand Chris Lewis[2]
← 1984 · ATP Auckland Open · 1986 →

The 1985 Benson and Hedges Open was a men's Grand Prix tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the 18th edition of the tournament and was held from 7 January to 14 January 1985. Seventh-seeded Chris Lewis won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

New Zealand Chris Lewis defeated Australia Wally Masur 7–5, 6–0, 2–6, 6–4

  • It was Lewis's second title of the year and the 11th of his career.

Doubles

Australia John Fitzgerald / New Zealand Chris Lewis defeated Australia Broderick Dyke / Australia Wally Masur 7–6, 6–2

  • It was Fitzgerald's first title of the year and the 13th of his career. It was Lewis's first title of the year and the 10th of his career.

References

  1. ^ "1985 Auckland – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1985 Auckland – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

External links

  • Official website
  • ATP – tournament profile
  • ITF – tournament edition details
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