The 1971 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played by men on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The men's tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis circuit while the women's tournament was a non-tour event, i.e. not part of the Grand Prix or Virginia Slims circuit. The tournament was held from 3 May through 10 May 1971. The singles titles were won by Rod Laver and Virginia Wade.[1] [2]
See main article: 1971 Italian Open – Men's singles. 
Rod Laver defeated Jan Kodeš 7–5, 6–3, 6–3
Virginia Wade defeated Helga Masthoff 6–4, 6–4
See main article: 1971 Italian Open – Men's doubles. John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated 
Andrés Gimeno / Roger Taylor 6–4, 6–4
Virginia Wade / Helga Masthoff defeated Lesley Turner Bowrey / Helen Gourlay 5–7, 6–2, 6–2