The North Shore Championships[1] also known as the Seabrook Fowlds North Shore Championships (for sponsorship reasons)[1] and the North Shore Invitation for women in its final year.[1] was an open international men's and women's grass court tennis tournament founded in 1968. It was first organised by the North Shore Tennis Association and first played at the North Shore Tennis Center, Forrest Hill, Auckland, New Zealand. This international tournament was part of the ILTF World Circuit until 1971 when it was discontinued.[1]
| North Shore Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | ILTF World Circuit (1968–71) ILTF Independent Tour (1970-71) men |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Abolished | 1971 |
| Location | Forrest Hill, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Venue | North Shore Tennis Center |
| Surface | Grass |
History edit
In February 1968 the North Shore Championships were established by the North Shore Tennis Association.[1] In 1970 the New Zealand car maker Seabrook Fowlds Ltd,[2] Auckland took over sponsorship of the event for two editions.[1] In 1971 the tournament was branded as the North Shore Invitation.[1] The tournament was played on outside grass courts at the North Shore Tennis Center, Forrest Hill, Auckland, New Zealand. This international tournament was part of the ILTF World Circuit until 1970 when it was discontinued.[1]
Finals edit
Men' singles edit
(incomplete roll)
| North Shore Championships | |||
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 |  Richard Hawkes |
Jim Mitchell[3] |
6-1, 6–3.[1] |
| ↓ Open era ↓ | |||
| 1969 | Onny Parun |
Jeff Simpson |
6–2, 6–3.[1] |
| Seabrook Fowlds North Shore Championships | |||
| 1970 |  Bill Tym |
Onny Parun |
6-3, 3–6, 6–4.[1] |
| North Shore Championships | |||
| 1971 | Onny Parun |
Jeff Simpson |
6-2, 6–3.[1] |
Women's singles edit
(incomplete roll)
| North Shore Championships | |||
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Beverley Vercoe |
Pam Rogan |
6–4, 4–6, 6–4 |
| ↓ Open era ↓ | |||
| 1969 |  Kimiyo Hatanaka |
 Sei-Rei Cho[4] |
6–3, 6–3 |
| Seabrook Fowlds North Shore Championships | |||
| 1970 | Alice Tym |
Robyn Legge[5] |
4–6, 6–4, 7–5 |
| North Shore Invitation | |||
| 1971 | Beverley Vercoe |
Jill Fraser |
1–6, 6–2, 7–6 |
Women's doubles edit
(incomplete roll)
| North Shore Championships | |||
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Pam Rogan Beverley Vercoe |
Jill Bloxham Helen Ward |
6–2, 6–3 |
| ↓ Open era ↓ | |||
| 1969 | Shelley Monds Elaine Stephan |
Cecily Mckillop Tup Singer |
5-7, 6–0 7–5 |
| Seabrook Fowlds North Shore Championships | |||
| 1970 | Elaine Stephan Beverley Vercoe |
Cecilie Fleming Robyn Legge |
6–2, 6–2 |
| North Shore Invitation | |||
| 1971 | Cecelie Fleming Patsy Stevens |
Jill Fraser Beverley Vercoe |
7–5, 6–4 |
Mixed doubles edit
(incomplete roll)
| North Shore Championships | |||
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Beverley Vercoe |
Pam Rogan |
6–4, 4–6, 6–4.[1] |
| ↓ Open era ↓ | |||
| 1969 | Koji Watanabe Kimiyo Hatanaka |
 Hank Irvine Beverly Vercoe |
6–4, 6–4[1] |
| Seabrook Fowlds North Shore Championships | |||
| 1970 | Peter Beecroft Elaine Stephan |
Paul Thomson Beverley Vercoe |
5–7, 6–1, 6–3[1] |
| North Shore Invitation | |||
| 1971 | Beverley Vercoe |
Jill Fraser |
1–6, 6–2, 7–6 |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Tournaments:North Shore Championships". The Tennis Base. Tennismem SL. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Manatū Taonga. "Biography: Seabrook, John". Te Ara. Wellington, New Zealand: Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Jim Mitchell: Overview". ATP Tour. ATP. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Sei-Rei Cho: Player Stats & More". Women's Tennis Association. WTA Official. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Player Profile: Robyn Legge-Hunt NZ". www.itftennis.com. ITF. Retrieved 1 October 2023.