1971 South American Open (tennis)
The 1971 ATP Buenos Aires, also known as the South American Open Championships, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts and held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The men's event was part of the 1971 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix. The even was held from 25 November though 1 December 1971. Željko Franulović and Helga Masthoff won the singles titles.[1][2]
| 1971 South American Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 25 November – 1 December |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Grand Prix (Group B) |
| Surface | Clay |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Željko Franulović | |
| Women's Singles | |
 Helga Masthoff | |
| Men's Doubles | |
Željko Franulović / .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Ilie Năstase | |
| Women's Doubles | |
| Helga Masthoff / Heide Orth | |
Finals
Men's Singles
Željko Franulović defeated Ilie Năstase 6–3, 7–6, 6–1
- It was Franulovic's 7th ATP title of the year and the 11th of his ATP career.
Women's Singles
Helga Masthoff defeated Heide Orth 6–4, 7–5
Men's Doubles
Željko Franulović / Ilie Năstase defeated 
Patricio Cornejo / Jaime Fillol Sr.
- It was Franulovic's 6th ATP title of the year and the 10th of his ATP career. It was Nastase's 9th ATP title of the year and the 15th of his ATP career.
Women's Doubles
Helga Masthoff / Heide Orth defeated Ana María Pinto Bravo / 
Raquel Giscafré 6–0, 6–2
References
- "Franulovic Trims Nastase For Crown". Schenectady Gazette. AP. 29 November 1971. p. 34.
- John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 143, 304. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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