1971 U.S. Clay Court Championships

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1971 U.S. Clay Court Championships
DateAugust 16–22
Edition3rd
Category Grand Prix (Group B)
Draw64S / 32D
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location Indianapolis, U.S.
Champions
Men's singles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović [1]
Women's singles
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Men's doubles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš [2]
Women's doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Judy Dalton / Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
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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]

Contents

Finals

Men's singles

Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović defeated Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey 6–3, 6–4, 0–6, 6–3

Women's singles

Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King defeated Flag of the United States.svg Linda Tuero 6–4, 7–5

Men's doubles

Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović / Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš defeated Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner / Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen 7–6, 5–7, 6–3

Women's doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Judy Dalton / Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King defeated Flag of the United States.svg Julie Heldman / Flag of the United States.svg 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.