1971 First National Tennis Classic

The 1971 First National Tennis Classic, also known as the Louisville WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Louisville Tennis Center in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from July 19 through July 25, 1971. The tournament was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit and offered total prize money of $50,000. The singles final was won by Tom Okker who earned $10,000 first-prize money.[3]

1971 Louisville WCT
DateJuly 19–25
Edition2nd
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.
VenueLouisville Tennis Center
Champions
Singles
Tom Okker [1]
Doubles
Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle
Roy Emerson / Rod Laver[2]

Finals

Singles

Tom Okker defeated Cliff Drysdale 3–6, 6–4, 6–1

Doubles

Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle and Roy Emerson / Rod Laver not played, divided

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References
  1. "1971 Louisville singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1971 Louisville doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 151. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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