1971 Virginia Slims Masters

August 2023 1971 Virginia Slims Masters April 5–11 1st WT Woman's Pro Tour $10,000 16S / 11D Clay (Green) / outdoor St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. Bartlett Park Tennis Center USA Chris Evert FRA Françoise Dürr / GBR Ann Haydon-Jones Eckerd Open The 1971 Virginia Slims Masters was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor clay court at the Bartlett Park Tennis Center in St. Petersburg, Florida in the United States. The event was part of the 1971 WT Woman's Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 5 through April 11, 1971. Chris Evert won the singles title, defeating Julie Heldman. Evert was not entitled to the $2,000 first-prize money due to her amateur status.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 80, 89 John DolanMiss Heldman bows to Chris Evert, 16 https://www.nytimes.com/1971/04/12/archives/miss-heldman-bows-to-chris-evert-16.html The New York Times April 12, 1971 Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated USA Julie Heldman 6–1, 6–2 It was Evert's second singles title of the year and of her career. Doubles FRA Françoise Dürr / GBR Ann Haydon-Jones defeated AUS Judy Tegart Dalton / USA Julie Heldman 7–6, 3–6, 6–3 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Singles $2,000$1,200$800$500$300 References Virginia Slims Masters Category:Eckerd Open Virginia Slims Masters Virginia Slims Masters Virginia Slims Masters