1971 Philadelphia International Indoor Open Championships Explained

The 1971 Philadelphia International Indoor Open Championships^[1] also called the Philadelphia International Indoor^[2] was a WCT and Virginia Slims Circuit tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was played at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 9 through February 14, 1971. John Newcombe and Rosie Casals won the singles titles.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: article and 1971 Philadelphia International Indoor Open Championships – Men's singles. John Newcombe defeated Rod Laver 7–6^(7–5), 7–6^(7–1), 6–4

• It was Newcombe's 1st title of the year and the 12th of his professional career.

Woman's singles

Rosie Casals defeated Françoise Dürr 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

Notes and References

1. News: Amur . Neil Amur . Rosewall Is Upset by Davidson in First Round of Philadelphia Open Tennis . 8 October 2023 . The New York Times . The New York Times Company . 11 February 1971 . New York City . 62.
2. Book: Tingay . Lance . Barrett . John . World Tennis' 71 A BP YEARBOOK . 1971 . The Queen Anne Press Ltd . London . 0362000913 . 145 . US Tournaments.
3. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 81, 85. John Dolan.
4. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 134–135. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
5. News: Laver beaten. The Sydney Morning Herald. 22. February 16, 1971. Google News Archive.