1971 South American Open Explained

The 1971 ATP Buenos Aires, also known as the South American Open Championships, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts and held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The men's event was part of the 1971 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix. The even was held from 25 November though 1 December 1971. Željko Franulović and Helga Masthoff won the singles titles.^{[1] [2]}

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1971 South American Open – Men's singles. Željko Franulović defeated Ilie Năstase 6–3, 7–6, 6–1

• It was Franulovic's 7th ATP title of the year and the 11th of his ATP career.

Women's singles

Helga Masthoff defeated Heide Orth 6–4, 7–5

Men's doubles

Željko Franulović / Ilie Năstase defeated Patricio Cornejo / Jaime Fillol Sr.

• It was Franulovic's 6th ATP title of the year and the 10th of his ATP career. It was Nastase's 9th ATP title of the year and the 15th of his ATP career.

Women's doubles

Helga Masthoff / Heide Orth defeated Ana María Pinto Bravo / Raquel Giscafré 6–0, 6–2

Notes and References

1. News: Franulovic Trims Nastase For Crown. Schenectady Gazette. AP. 29 November 1971. 34.
2. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 143, 304. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).