1971 BMC Invitational explained

The 1971 BMC Invitational, also known as the British Motor Cars Invitational, was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the initial tournament of the 1971 WT Women's Pro Tour and as such was the first all-female professional tournament as part of a women's tennis tour.[1] [2] The event was held from January 6 through January 9, 1971. The final drew an attendance of 3,100 spectators who saw first-seeded Billie Jean King win the singles title and collect $4,300 first-prize money.[3] [4] [5]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1971 BMC Invitational – Singles. Billie Jean King defeated Rosie Casals 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

Billie Jean King / Rosie Casals defeated Françoise Dürr / Ann Jones 6–4, 6–7, 6–1

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16
style=background:#f3f3f3Singles $4,300$2,500$1,400$1,000$600$300

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Rich net tour opens. Independent Press-Telegram. January 3, 1971. S7. Bob Martin. Newspapers.com. limited.
  2. Web site: Bank of West Classic reaches 40 years. CNN. July 27, 2010.
  3. News: Girls love the payoff . The Record . AP . January 11, 1971 . B5 . Newspaper.com . limited.
  4. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 81–82. John Dolan.
  5. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 155, 157. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).