1971 Rothmans International Vancouver Explained

The 1971 Rothmans International Vancouver, also known as the Vancouver WCT, was a men's professional tennis tournament that was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was held on indoor carpet courts at the PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from 3 October through 11 October 1971. Fourth-seeded Ken Rosewall won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.^{[1] [2]}

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1971 Rothmans International Vancouver – Singles. Ken Rosewall defeated Tom Okker 6–2, 6–2, 6–4

• It was Rosewall's 7th singles title of the year and the 20th of his career in the Open Era.

Doubles

See main article: 1970 Rothmans International Vancouver – Doubles. Roy Emerson / Rod Laver defeated John Alexander / Phil Dent 5–7, 6–7, 6–0, 7–5, 7–6

Notes and References

1. News: Dennis Feser . Ken Rosewall's age doesn't show on court . The Vancouver Sun . 12 October 1971 . Newspapers.com . limited.
2. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 149, 152. John Barrett.