1971 British Hard Court Championships Explained

The 1971 British Hard Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at The West Hants Club in Bournemouth, England. The event was part of the 1971 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix and categorized as B class. The tournament was held from 16 to 22 May 1971. Gerald Battrick and Margaret Court won the singles titles.[1]

Finals

Men's singles

Gerald Battrick defeated Željko Franulović 6–3, 6–2, 5–7, 6–0

Women's singles

Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 7–5, 6–1

Men's doubles

Bill Bowrey / Owen Davidson defeated Patricio Cornejo / Jaime Fillol 8–6, 6–2, 3–6, 4–6, 6–4

Women's doubles

Mary–Ann Curtis / Françoise Dürr defeated Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 5–7, 6–4

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 143, 267, 268. John Barrett.