1971 Italian Open – Men's singles explained

Champ:	Rod Laver
Runner:	Jan Kodeš
Score:	4–6, 6–3, 7–5, 6–4
Draw:	48
Seeds:	8

The 1971 Italian Open – Men's singles was an event of the 1971 Italian Open tennis tournament and was played at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy from 3 May through 10 May 1971. Ilie Năstase was the defending champion but did not compete in this edition. Fourth-seeded Rod Laver claimed the singles title, defeating Jan Kodeš in the final, 4–6, 6–3, 7–5, 6–4.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Seeds

1. John Newcombe (quarterfinals)
2. Arthur Ashe (semifinals)
3. Cliff Drysdale (quarterfinals)
4. Rod Laver (champion)
5. Stan Smith (quarterfinals)
6. Tom Okker (semifinals)
7. Roy Emerson (quarterfinals)
8. Tony Roche (third round)

Draw

Top half

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 4

External links

• ITF tournament edition details

Notes and References

1. News: Laver captures singles net title. Star-News . United Press . 11 May 1971 . 12.
2. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 127–130. John Barrett.
3. Web site: 1971 Rome – Men's singles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).