1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open
| 1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7–13 March |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Venue | Stanley Street Courts |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Bob Carmichael [1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Margaret Court | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels [2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong | |
The 1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open was a combined men's and women's Grand Prix tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts. It was in Auckland, New Zealand from 7 March to 13 March 1971. Bob Carmichael and Margaret Court won the singles titles.[3][4][5]
Finals
Men's Singles
Bob Carmichael defeated Allan Stone 7–6, 7–6, 6–3
- It was Carmichael's 3rd title of the year and the 4th of his career.
Women's Singles
Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 3–6, 7–6(5–1), 6–2
Men's Doubles
Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels defeated 
Brian Fairlie / 
Raymond Moore 6–3, 6–7, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
- It was Carmichael's 2nd title of the year and the 3rd of his career. It was Ruffels's only title of the year and the 4th of his career.
Women's Doubles
Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong defeated Lesley Bowrey / 
Winnie Shaw 7–6, 6–0
References
- ^ "1971 Auckland – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 Auckland – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 314. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81, 86.
- ^ "Australian tennis wins". The Canberra Times. 9 March 1971. p. 18 – via National Library of Australia.