The 1981 Benson and Hedges Open was a men's professional

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tournament held at the Stanley Street Tennis Stadium in

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, which was part of the 1981 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 14th edition of the

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and was held from 5 January through 11 January 1981. First-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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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.

Doubles

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defeated Tony Graham /

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.

References

External links

ATP – tournament profile

ITF – tournament edition details
{{1981 Volvo Grand Prix Heineken Open Heineken Open ATP Auckland Open January 1981 sports events in Oceania