1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic

The 1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic, also known by its sponsored name North Carolina National Bank Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Olde Providence Racquet Club in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States.. The men's competition was part of group C the 1971 Grand Prix circuit while the women's competition was a non-tour event . It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 12 through April 18, 1971 Arthur Ashe won the men's singles title, earning $5,000 first-prize money, and Chris Evert won the women's title.[3]

1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic
DateApril 12–18
Edition1st
CategoryGrand Prix (men)
Non-tour (women)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
VenueOlde Providence Racquet Club
Champions
Men's Singles
Arthur Ashe [1]
Women's Singles
Chris Evert
Men's Doubles
Marty Riessen / Tony Roche [2]

Finals

Men's Singles

Arthur Ashe defeated Stan Smith 6–3, 6–3

Women's Singles

Chris Evert defeated Laura duPont 6–2, 6–0

Men's Doubles

Marty Riessen / Tony Roche defeated Arthur Ashe / Dennis Ralston 6–2, 6–2

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References
  1. "1971 Charlotte – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1971 Charlotte – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 143, 253. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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