title: 1983 Benson and Hedges Open
text: # 1983 Benson and Hedges Open
  
  The 1983 Benson and Hedges Open was a men's Grand Prix tennis tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the 16th edition of the APT Auckland Open tournament and was held from 10 January to 16 January 1983. First-seeded John Alexander won the singles title.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Singles
  
  John Alexander defeated Russell Simpson 6–4, 6–3, 6–3
  
  * It was Alexander's 1st title of the year and the 34th of his career.
  
  ### Doubles
  
  Chris Lewis / Russell Simpson defeated David Graham / Laurie Warder 7–6, 6–3
  
  * It was Lewis's 1st title of the year and the 8th of his career. It was Simpson's only title of the year and the 6th of his career.
  