1971 Western Championships Explained

The 1971 Western Championships, also known as the Cincinnati Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Cincinnati Tennis Club in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1971 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix circuit. The tournament was held from August 2 through August 8, 1971. Stan Smith and Virginia Wade won the singles titles.[1]

Finals

Men's singles

Stan Smith defeated Juan Gisbert, Sr. 7–6, 6–3

Women's singles

Virginia Wade defeated Linda Tuero 6–3, 6–3

Men's doubles

Stan Smith / Erik van Dillen defeated Sandy Mayer / Roscoe Tanner 6–4, 6–4

Women's doubles

Helen Gourlay / Kerry Harris defeated Gail Chanfreau / Winnie Shaw 6–4, 6–4

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis '72. 1972. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362001037. 86035663. 253. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).