1971 Virginia Slims International

The 1971 Virginia Slims International was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1971 Women's Pro Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from August 2 through August 8, 1971. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

1971 Virginia Slims International
DateAugust 2–8
Edition2nd
CategoryWT Pro Tour
Draw16S / ?D
Prize money$40,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationHouston, Texas, U.S.
VenueHofheinz Pavilion
Champions
Singles
Billie Jean King
Doubles
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Kerry Melville 6–4, 4–6, 6–1

Doubles

Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Judy Dalton / Françoise Dürr 6–3, 1–6, 6–4

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $10,000 $5,500 $3,300 $2,800 $1,400 $700
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References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81, 96–97.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 159. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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