1971 Cincinnati Open

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1971 Cincinnati Open
DateAugust 2–8
Edition71st
CategoryGrand Prix Circuit
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$30,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationCincinnati, Ohio, United States
VenueConey Island
Champions
United States Stan Smith
United Kingdom Virginia Wade
United States Stan Smith / United States Erik van Dillen
Australia Helen Gourlay / Australia Kerry Harris
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The 1971 Cincinnati Open, also known as the Western Open Championships, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Coney Island in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1971 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix. 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[]

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

Women's singles[]

United Kingdom Virginia Wade defeated United States Linda Tuero 6–3, 6–3

Men's doubles[]

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

Women's doubles[]

Australia Helen Gourlay / Australia Kerry Harris defeated France Gail Chanfreau / United Kingdom Winnie Shaw 6–4, 6–4

References[]

  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 253. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.

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