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1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open

The 1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Stanley Street Courts in Auckland, New Zealand, from 7 March to 13 March 1971. It was a non-tour event (i.e., not part of one of the main men's or women's circuits that year). Bob Carmichael and Margaret Court won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open – Men's singles

AUS Bob Carmichael defeated AUS Allan Stone 7–6, 7–6, 6–3.

  • It was Carmichael's third title of the year and the fourth of his career.

Women's singles

AUS Margaret Court defeated AUS Evonne Goolagong 3–6, 7–6(5–1), 6–2.

Men's doubles

AUS Bob Carmichael / AUS Ray Ruffels defeated NZL Brian Fairlie / RSA Raymond Moore 6–3, 6–7, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3.

  • It was Carmichael's second title of the year and the third of his career. It was Ruffels's only title of the year and the fourth of his career.

Women's doubles

AUS Margaret Court / AUS Evonne Goolagong defeated AUS Lesley Bowrey / GBR Winnie Shaw 7–6, 6–0.

References

References

  1. "1971 Auckland – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1971 Auckland – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. (1972). "World of Tennis '72". [[Queen Anne Press]].
  4. John Dolan. (2011). "Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide". Remous.
  5. (9 March 1971). "Australian tennis wins". [[The Canberra Times]].
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