1971 South African Open (tennis)
| 1971 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 5 – 17 April |
| Edition | 68th |
| Category | Independent |
| Draw | 32S |
| Surface | Hard / Outdoor |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Venue | Ellis Park Tennis Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Ken Rosewall [1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Margaret Court [2] | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong | |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Fred Stolle / Margaret Court | |
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.[3][4]
Winners
Men's singles
Ken Rosewall defeated Fred Stolle 6–4, 7–5, 3–6, 6–4 [1]
Women's singles
Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–1
Men's doubles
Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle defeated 
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 5–7, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2
Women's doubles
Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong defeated Brenda Kirk / Laura Rossouw 6–3, 6–2
Mixed's doubles
Margaret Court / Fred Stolle defeated Ray Ruffels / Pat Walkden 6–3, 7–6
References
- ^ a b "Rosewall Downs Stolle in 3 Sets". The New York Times. 16 April 1971.
- ^ "Mrs Court sweeps to S. African title". The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). ACT: National Library of Australia. 19 April 1971. p. 14.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 122–125. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
- ^ "SA Singles Net Crown To Rosewall". Schenectady Gazette. 17 April 1971.