The 1969 New Zealand Open (also known as the 1969 Benson & Hedges Open for sponsorship reasons) was the first New Zealand Open tennis tournament to be staged as an open tournament (allowing amateurs and professionals to play together). It was a joint men's and women's event and was held at Stanley Street. Tony Roche and Ann Jones won the titles.
Tony Roche defeated Rod Laver 6âÂÂ1, 6âÂÂ4, 4âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ3
Ann Jones defeated Karen Krantzcke 6âÂÂ1, 6âÂÂ1
Ray Moore / Roger Taylor defeated Malcolm Anderson / Toomas Leius 13âÂÂ15, 6âÂÂ3, 8âÂÂ6, 8âÂÂ6