| 1981 Benson and Hedges Open | |
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| Date | January 5 – January 11 |
| Edition | 14th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S/16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Hard / Outdoor |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
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The 1981 Benson and Hedges Open was a men's professional tennis tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand. It was part of the 1981 Grand Prix circuit and was held from January 5 through January 11, 1981. Bill Scanlon won the singles title.
Bill Scanlon defeated
Tim Wilkison 6–7, 6–3, 3–6, 7–6, 6–0
Ferdi Taygan /
Tim Wilkison defeated
Tony Graham /
Bill Scanlon 7–5, 6–1