1971 Virginia Slims Masters
The 1971 Virginia Slims Masters was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor clay court at the Bartlett Park Tennis Center in St. Petersburg, Florida in the United States. The event was part of the 1971 WT Woman's Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 5 through April 11, 1971. Chris Evert won the singles title but was not entitled to the $2,000 first-prize money due to her amateur status.[1][2]
| 1971 Virginia Slims Masters | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 5–11 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | WT Woman's Pro Tour |
| Draw | 16S / 11D |
| Prize money | $10,000 |
| Surface | Clay (Green) / outdoor |
| Location | St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Bartlett Park Tennis Center |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
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| Doubles | |
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Finals
Singles
- It was Evert's second singles title of the year and of her career.
Doubles
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Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [1] | $2,000 | $1,200 | $800 | $500 | $300 |
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References
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 80, 89.
- "Miss Heldman bows to Chris Evert, 16". The New York Times. April 12, 1971.
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