1971 Tanglewood International Tennis Classic Explained

The 1971 Tanglewood International Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament held at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, North Carolina in the United States that was part of the Grand Prix circuit and categorized as a Group C event. The tournament was played on outdoor clay courts and was held from July 19 through July 25, 1971.^[1] It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and unseeded Jaime Fillol won the singles title and earned $5,000 first-prize money.^{[2] [3]}

Finals

Singles

Jaime Fillol defeated Željko Franulović 4–6, 6–4, 7–6

• It was Fillol's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career in the Open Era.

Doubles

Jim McManus / Jim Osborne defeated Jimmy Connors / Jeff Austin 6–2, 6–4

Notes and References

1. News: Richey, Gorman head Tanglewood net field . Durham Morning Herald . AP . July 19, 1972 . 2B . Newspapers.com . limited.
2. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 143, 253. John Barrett.
3. News: Fillol captures crown in Tanglewood Classic . Durham Morning Herald . AP . July 26, 1972 . 4B . Newspapers.com . limited.