1971 Cincinnati Open

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]

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
Men's Singles
Stan Smith
Women's Singles
Virginia Wade
Men's Doubles
Stan Smith / Erik van Dillen
Women's Doubles
Helen Gourlay / Kerry Harris

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

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