title: Benson & Hedges Classic
text: # Benson & Hedges Classic
  
  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 Indoor Stadium. This had a wood floor overlain with carpet for tennis events.
  
  ## Past finals
  
  ### Singles
  
  | Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 1973 | 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 | Ismail El Shafei Roscoe Tanner | Syd Ball Ray Ruffels | W/O |
  