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1971 Australian Open – Women's singles


Main article: 1971 Australian Open

Two-time defending champion Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong in the final, 2–6, 7–6(7–0), 7–5 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1971 Australian Open. It was her tenth Australian Open singles title, sixth consecutive major singles title, and 21st major singles title overall.

Seeds

The first and second seeds receive a bye into the second round.

  1. AUS Margaret Court (champion)
  2. AUS Evonne Goolagong (finalist)
  3. AUS Lesley Turner Bowrey (withdrew before the tournament began)
  4. FRA Gail Chanfreau (first round)
  5. USA Patti Hogan (second round)
  6. AUS Kerry Harris (first round)
  7. GBR Winnie Shaw (semifinals)
  8. AUS Helen Gourlay (quarterfinals)

Draw

Finals

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Earlier rounds

Section 1

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Section 2

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