1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open
| 1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7–13 March |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Venue | Stanley Street Courts |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Bob Carmichael[1] | |
| Margaret Court | |
| Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels[2] | |
| Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong | |
The 1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open was a combined men's and women's Grand Prix tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts. It was in Auckland, New Zealand from 7 March to 13 March 1971. Bob Carmichael and Margaret Court won the singles titles.[3][4][5]
Finals[]
Men's singles[]
Bob Carmichael defeated Allan Stone 7–6, 7–6, 6–3
- It was Carmichael's 3rd title of the year and the 4th of his career.
Women's singles[]
Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 3–6, 7–6(5–1), 6–2
Men's doubles[]
Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels defeated 
Brian Fairlie / 
Raymond Moore 6–3, 6–7, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
- It was Carmichael's 2nd title of the year and the 3rd of his career. It was Ruffels's only title of the year and the 4th of his career.
Women's doubles[]
Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong defeated Lesley Bowrey / 
Winnie Shaw 7–6, 6–0
References[]
- ^ "1971 Auckland – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 Auckland – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 314. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81, 86.
- ^ "Australian tennis wins". The Canberra Times. 9 March 1971. p. 18 – via National Library of Australia.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1971 in New Zealand tennis
- ATP Auckland Open
- 1971 Grand Prix (tennis)
- March 1971 sports events in New Zealand