1971 Virginia Slims International

August 2023 1971 Virginia Slims International August 2–8 2nd WT Pro Tour $40,000 16S / ?D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Houston, Texas, U.S. Hofheinz Pavilion USA Billie Jean King USA Rosemary Casals / USA Billie Jean King 1973 Houston Women's Invitation Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston The 1971 Virginia Slims International was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1971 Women's Pro Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from August 2 through August 8, 1971. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 81, 96–97 John DolanWorld of Tennis '72 1972 Queen Anne Press London 9780362001037 86035663 159 John Barrett Finals Singles USA Billie Jean King defeated AUS Kerry Melville 6–4, 4–6, 6–1 Doubles USA Rosemary Casals / USA Billie Jean King defeated AUS Judy Dalton / FRA Françoise Dürr 6–3, 1–6, 6–4 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Singles $10,000$5,500$3,300$2,800$1,400$700 References Virginia Slims of Houston Category:Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims International Virginia Slims International Virginia Slims International Virginia Slims International