1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic Explained

The 1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic, also known by its sponsored name North Carolina National Bank Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Olde Providence Racquet Club in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States.. The men's competition was part of group C the 1971 Grand Prix circuit while the women's competition was a non-tour amateur event without prize money.[1] It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 12 through April 18, 1971 Arthur Ashe won the men's singles title, earning $5,000 first-prize money, and Chris Evert won the women's title.[2]

Finals

Men's singles

Arthur Ashe defeated Stan Smith 6–3, 6–3

Women's singles

Chris Evert defeated Laura duPont 6–2, 6–0

Men's doubles

Marty Riessen / Tony Roche defeated Arthur Ashe / Dennis Ralston 6–2, 6–2

Women's doubles

Chris Evert / Sue Stap defeated Janet Newberry / Eliza Pande 6–3, 1–6, 6–3

Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 89. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 143, 253. John Barrett.