The 1971 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts in the United States and was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the 44th edition of the tournament and was held from August 2 through August 8, 1971. Sixth-seeded Ken Rosewall won the singles title, his third U.S. Pro title, and the accompanying $10,000 first-prize money.[a] The final was watched by 5,500 spectators.[4][3]
1971 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships | |
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Date | August 2–8 |
Edition | 44th |
Category | WCT circuit |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $50,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States |
Venue | Longwood Cricket Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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Finals
editSingles
edit Ken Rosewall defeated
Cliff Drysdale 6–4, 6–3, 6–0
Doubles
edit Roy Emerson /
Rod Laver defeated
Tom Okker /
Marty Riessen 6–4, 6–4
Notes
edit- ^ Rosewall switched from a wooden to an aluminum racket during his quarterfinal match against Arthur Ashe. He was the ninth consecutive Australian winner of the singles title.[3]
References
edit- ^ "1971 Boston – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 Boston – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ a b "Rosewall is 3-Set Winner in U.S. Pro". Chicago Tribune. UPI. August 9, 1971. p. 3, Section 3.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 151. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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