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The 1986 Benson and Hedges Open was a men's Grand Prix tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Auckland, New Zealand. It was the 19th edition of the tournament and was held from 6 January to 20 January 1986. Unseeded Mark Woodforde won the singles title.

Date6–20 January
Edition19th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
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1986 Benson and Hedges Open
Date6–20 January
Edition19th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$85,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Champions
Singles
Australia Mark Woodforde[1]
Doubles
Australia Broderick Dyke / Australia Wally Masur[2]
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Singles

Australia Mark Woodforde defeated United States Bud Schultz 6–4, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4

  • It was Woodforde's only title of the year and the 1st of his career.

Doubles

Australia Broderick Dyke / Australia Wally Masur defeated United States Karl Richter / United States Rick Rudeen 6–3, 6–4

  • It was Dyke's only title of the year and the 4th of his career. It was Masur's 1st title of the year and the 6th of his career.

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