1971 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships

Tennis tournament August 2023 1971 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships August 24–29 1st $20,000 Grass / outdoor 32S / 16D Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. Newport Casino AUS Kerry Melville AUS Judy Dalton / FRA Françoise Dürr Virginia Slims of Newport Virginia Slims of Newport The 1971 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships, also known as the Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1971 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from August 24 through August 29, 1971. Fourth-seeded Kerry Melville won the singles title and earned $4,400 first-prize money. It is the only women's tournament to date where the singles title was decided by a sudden death nine point tiebreak.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 81, 98–99 John DolanWorld of Tennis '72 1972 Queen Anne Press London 9780362001037 86035663 159 John Barrett Finals Singles AUS Kerry Melville defeated FRA Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–7(3–5), 7–6(5–4) Doubles AUS Judy Dalton / FRA Françoise Dürr defeated AUS Kerry Harris / AUS Kerry Melville 6–2, 6–1 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $4,400$2,800$1,800$1,500$800$300$150 References Virginia Slims of Newport Category:Virginia Slims of Newport Category:1971 in sports in Rhode Island Category:August 1971 sports events in the United States