1971 Italian Open (tennis) explained

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]

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1971 Italian Open – Men's singles. Rod Laver defeated Jan Kodeš 7–5, 6–3, 6–3

Women's singles

Virginia Wade defeated Helga Masthoff 6–4, 6–4

Men's doubles

See main article: 1971 Italian Open – Men's doubles. John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated Andrés Gimeno / Roger Taylor 6–4, 6–4

Women's doubles

Virginia Wade / Helga Masthoff defeated Lesley Turner Bowrey / Helen Gourlay 5–7, 6–2, 6–2

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Laver captures singles net title. Star-News. May 11, 1971.
  2. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 127–130. John Barrett.