1971 Washington Star International Explained

Date:July 12–18
Edition:3rd
Category:Grand Prix / WCT
Prize Money:$50,000
Draw:64S / 32D
Surface:Clay / outdoor
Location:Washington, D.C., United States
Champs: Ken Rosewall[1]
Champd: Tom Okker / Marty Riessen[2]
Main Name:Washington Open (tennis) Washington Open

The 1971 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. The event was the third edition of the tournament and was part of both the 1971 Grand Prix circuit and 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was held in Washington, D.C., United States from July 12 through July 18, 1971. Ken Rosewall won the singles title and earned a $10,000 first prize.[3] [4]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1971 Washington Star International – Singles. Ken Rosewall defeated Marty Riessen 6–2, 7–5, 6–1

Doubles

See main article: 1971 Washington Star International – Doubles. Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels 7–6, 6–2

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1971 Washington WCT – Singles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. Web site: 1971 Washington WCT – Doubles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 150, 151. John Barrett.
  4. News: Ken Rosewall 'Star' winner. Sarasota Journal. July 19, 1971. 1C.