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1971 Australian Open

The 1971 Australian Open, also known under its sponsored name Dunlop Australian Open, was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the White City Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from 7 to 14 March. The tournament was originally scheduled to be played in Melbourne but was moved to Sydney on account of a $125,000 sponsorship deal with Dunlop. The tournament date was moved from its regular January slot to March to accommodate scheduling requirements made by the commercial promoters World Championship Tennis and National Tennis League. It was the 59th edition of the Australian Open, the 17th and final one held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The tournament was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit. The singles titles were won by Australians Ken Rosewall and Margaret Court. The tiebreak was introduced for all sets except the deciding set.

The competition for mixed doubles was not held from 1970 to 1986.

Seniors

Men's singles

Main article: 1971 Australian Open – Men's singles

AUS Ken Rosewall defeated USA Arthur Ashe 6–1, 7–5, 6–3

Women's singles

Main article: 1971 Australian Open – Women's singles

AUS Margaret Court defeated AUS Evonne Goolagong 2–6, 7–6, 7–5

Men's doubles

Main article: 1971 Australian Open – Men's doubles

AUS John Newcombe / AUS Tony Roche defeated NED Tom Okker / USA Marty Riessen 6–2, 7–6

Women's doubles

Main article: 1971 Australian Open – Women's doubles

AUS Evonne Goolagong / AUS Margaret Court defeated AUS Jill Emmerson / AUS Lesley Hunt 6–0, 6–0

References

References

  1. (7 April 1970). "Dunlop offers $125,000 for tennis open.". [[The Canberra Times]].
  2. (1972). "World of Tennis '72". Queen Anne Press.
  3. (15 March 1971). "Australians take the titles.". [[The Canberra Times]].
  4. (March 14, 1971). "Rosewall Beats Ashe for Aussie Title". The New York Times.
  5. "1971 Men's Singles". Tennis Australia.
  6. "1971 Women's Singles". Tennis Australia.
  7. "1971 Men's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  8. "Women's Doubles Honour Roll". Tennis Australia.
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