1981 Benson and Hedges Open
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| 1981 Benson and Hedges Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 5 – January 11 |
| Edition | 14th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S/16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Hard / Outdoor |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Bill Scanlon [1] |
|
| Doubles | |
| Ferdi Taygan / Tim Wilkison [2] |
|
The 1981 Benson and Hedges Open was a men's professional tennis tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand. It was part of the 1981 Grand Prix circuit and was held from January 5 through January 11, 1981. Bill Scanlon won the singles title.[3]
Winners
Men's Singles
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Bill Scanlon defeated Tim Wilkison 6–7, 6–3, 3–6, 7–6, 6–0
- It was Scanlon's 1st title of the year and the 4th of his career.
Men's Doubles
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Ferdi Taygan / Tim Wilkison defeated Tony Graham / Bill Scanlon 7–5, 6–1
- It was Taygan's 1st title of the year and the 5th of his career. It was Wilkison's 1st title of the year and the 4th of his career.
