1971_Charlotte_Tennis_Classic

1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic

1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic

Tennis tournament

The 1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic, also known by its sponsored name North Carolina National Bank Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Olde Providence Racquet Club in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States.. The men's competition was part of group C the 1971 Grand Prix circuit while the women's competition was a non-tour amateur event without prize money.[3] It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 12 through April 18, 1971 Arthur Ashe won the men's singles title, earning $5,000 first-prize money, and Chris Evert won the women's title.[4]

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Finals

Men's singles

United States Arthur Ashe defeated United States Stan Smith 6–3, 6–3

Women's singles

United States Chris Evert defeated United States Laura duPont 6–2, 6–0

Men's doubles

United States Marty Riessen / Australia Tony Roche defeated United States Arthur Ashe / United States Dennis Ralston 6–2, 6–2

Women's doubles

United States Chris Evert / United States Sue Stap defeated United States Janet Newberry / United States Eliza Pande 6–3, 1–6, 6–3

References

  1. [1]
    "1971 Charlotte – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. [2]
    "1971 Charlotte – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. [3]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 89.
  4. [4]
    John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 143, 253. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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