1971 Australian Open – Men's doubles explained

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John Newcombe and Tony Roche defeated Tom Okker and Marty Riessen 6 - 2, 7 - 6 in the final to win the men's doubles title at the 1971 Australian Open.^[1]

Seeds

The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round.

1. John Newcombe / Tony Roche (champions)
2. Roy Emerson / Rod Laver (quarterfinals)
3. Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle (quarterfinals)
4. Tom Okker / Marty Riessen (final)
5. Arthur Ashe / Dennis Ralston (semifinals)
6. William Bowrey / Owen Davidson (quarterfinals)
7. Andrés Gimeno / Roger Taylor (first round)
8. Cliff Drysdale / Greg Perkins (first round)

Draw

Section 2

External links

• 1971 Australian Open – Men's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation

Notes and References

1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 373. 2nd.