1971 U.S. Clay Court Championships

The 1971 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was part of the 1971 Grand Prix circuit and categorized as a Group B event. The event was held in Indianapolis, USA and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 3rd edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held in from August 16 through August 22, 1971. Željko Franulović and Billie Jean King won the singles titles.[3]

1971 U.S. Clay Court Championships
DateAugust 16–22
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix (Group B)
Draw64S / 32D
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationIndianapolis, U.S.
Champions
Men's Singles
Željko Franulović [1]
Women's Singles
Billie Jean King
Men's Doubles
Željko Franulović / Jan Kodes [2]
Women's Doubles
Judy Dalton / Billie Jean King

Finals

Men's Singles

Željko Franulović defeated Cliff Richey 6–3, 6–4, 0–6, 6–3

Women's Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Linda Tuero 6–4, 7–5

Men's Doubles

Željko Franulović / Jan Kodeš defeated Clark Graebner / Erik van Dillen 7–6, 5–7, 6–3

Women's Doubles

Judy Dalton / Billie Jean King defeated Julie Heldman / Linda Tuero 6–1, 6–2

References

  1. "1971 Indianapolis – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1971 Indianapolis – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 252. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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