Benson & Hedges Classic
| Benson & Hedges Classic | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | Grand Prix circuit |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Abolished | 1974 |
| Editions | 2 |
| Location | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Surface | Hard / indoor |
The Benson & Hedges Classic is a defunct tennis tournament that was played on the Grand Prix tennis circuit from 1973 to 1974. The event was held in Christchurch, New Zealand at the Cowles Stadium.[1] This had a wood floor overlain with carpet for tennis events. The tournament venue was shifted from Wilding Park to Cowles Stadium during the 1973 tournament due to rain.[2]
Past finals
Singles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | .svg.png){kind=small} Fred Stolle |  Brian Gottfried | 7–6, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 1974 | Roscoe Tanner | Ray Ruffels | 6–4, 6–2 |
Doubles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 |  Anand Amritraj Fred McNair |  Jürgen Fassbender Jeff Simpson | W/O |
| 1974 | .svg.png){kind=small} Ismail El Shafei Roscoe Tanner | Syd Ball Ray Ruffels | W/O |
References
- ↑ "Colorado Springs Gazette". 28 October 1974. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Menzies, A. M. (16 November 1973). "All hands to the pump, but... Another frustrating day as rain wins again". The Press. Vol. CXIII, no. 33384. p. 20. Retrieved 11 April 2024.