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1971 South African Open (tennis)


The 1971 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Ellis Park Tennis Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was the 68th edition of the tournament and was held from 5 April through 17 April 1971. Ken Rosewall and Margaret Court won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

AUS Ken Rosewall defeated AUS Fred Stolle 6–4, 7–5, 3–6, 6–4

Women's singles

AUS Margaret Court defeated AUS Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–1

Men's doubles

AUS Ken Rosewall / AUS Fred Stolle defeated RSA Bob Hewitt / RSA Frew McMillan 5–7, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2

Women's doubles

AUS Margaret Court / AUS Evonne Goolagong defeated RSA Brenda Kirk / RSA Laura Rossouw 6–3, 6–2

Mixed's doubles

AUS Margaret Court / AUS Fred Stolle defeated AUS Ray Ruffels / RSA Pat Walkden 6–3, 7–6

References

References

  1. (16 April 1971). "Rosewall Downs Stolle in 3 Sets". [[The New York Times]].
  2. (19 April 1971). "Mrs Court sweeps to S. African title.". [[The Canberra Times]].
  3. (1972). "World of Tennis '72". [[Queen Anne Press]].
  4. (17 April 1971). "SA Singles Net Crown To Rosewall". Schenectady Gazette.
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