1971 World Championship Tennis circuit

none 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit Ken Rosewall 1970.jpg Rosewall won five titles 150px 9 February 1971 – 19 November 1971 4th 21 AUS Ken Rosewall (5) AUS Rod Laver (8) AUS Rod Laver ($289,841) AUS Rod Laver (87.25) 1970 1972 The 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit was one of the two rival professional male tennis circuits of 1971. It was organized by World Championship Tennis (WCT) and was the first edition of the circuit. Points were awarded to players based on their tournament results (ten points for the tournament winner, seven points for the runner–up, four points for the semifinalists, two points for the quarterfinalists and one point for reaching the second round). The circuit included twenty regular events and a WCT circuit final taking place in Houston/Dallas in November for the eight players with the highest points total. Each tournament had a minimum prize money of $50,000.World of Tennis '72 1972 Queen Anne Press London 9780362001037 86035663 145–153, 254 John Barrett Overview WeekTournamentLocationDrawPrize moneySurfaceChampionsRunners-up 9 Feb U.S. Pro Indoor Philadelphia, US 32 $62,500 Carpet / indoor AUS John Newcombe AUS Rod Laver 7 Mar Australian Open Championships Sydney, Australia 64 $50,000 Grass / outdoor AUS Ken Rosewall USA Arthur Ashe 22 Mar Sportface International Chicago, US 32 $50,000 Carpet / indoor AUS John Newcombe USA Arthur Ashe 29 Mar Aventura Tennis Classic Miami, US 32 $50,000 Hard / outdoor RSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale AUS Rod Laver 26 Apr Rawlings Classic Dallas, US 32 $50,000 Carpet / indoor AUS John Newcombe USA Arthur Ashe 3 May Italian Open joint Tournament was also open to non-WCT players.The Bud Collins History of Tennis 2010 New Chapter Press [New York] 978-0942257700 159 Bud Collins 2nd Rome, Italy 48 $50,000 Clay / outdoor AUS Rod Laver TCH Jan Kodeš 10 May Aryamehr Cup Tehran, Iran 32 $50,000 Clay / outdoor USA Marty Riessen AUS John Alexander 7 Jun W.D. & H.O. Wills Bristol, England 32 $50,000 Clay / outdoor Unfinished (rain)Wills Open Lawn Tennis Shortened https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CWgtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yYkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4719%2C3544339 Schenectady Gazette Jun 15, 1971 12 Jul Washington Star Open International grandprix Tournament was also part of the Grand Prix circuit. Washington, US 64 $50,000 Clay / outdoor AUS Ken Rosewall USA Marty Riessen 19 July Louisville Classic Louisville, Kentucky, US 32 $50,000 Clay / outdoor NED Tom Okker RSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale 26 Jul Rothmans International Quebec City, Canada 32 $50,000 Carpet / indoor NED Tom Okker AUS Rod Laver 2 Aug U.S. Professional Championships Boston, US 32 $50,000 Hard / outdoor AUS Ken Rosewall RSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale 9 Aug Rothmans Canadian Open Toronto, Canada 64 $50,000 Clay / outdoor AUS John Newcombe NED Tom Okker 16 Aug Colonial Pro Championships Fort Worth, US 32 $50,000 Carpet / indoor AUS Rod Laver USA Marty Riessen 27 Sep Redwood Bank Pacific Coast Open grandprix Berkeley, US 64 $50,000 Hard / outdoor AUS Rod Laver AUS Ken Rosewall 3 Oct Rothmans International Vancouver, Canada 32 $50,000 Carpet / indoor AUS Ken Rosewall NED Tom Okker 11 Oct Profi–Tennis–Weltmeistershaft Cologne, Germany 32 $50,000 Carpet / indoor USA Bob Lutz USA Jeff Borowiak 18 Oct Spanish Open joint Barcelona, Spain 32 $50,000 Clay / outdoor ESP Manuel Orantes USA Bob Lutz 30 Oct Stockholm Open Indoors joint Stockholm, Sweden 32 $50,000 Carpet / indoor USA Arthur Ashe TCH Jan Kodeš 8 Nov Rothmans Open Bologna, Italy 32 $50,000 Carpet / indoor AUS Rod Laver USA Arthur Ashe 19 Nov Dallas WCT Finals Houston/Dallas, US 8 $100,000 Carpet / indoor AUS Ken Rosewall AUS Rod Laver Schedule The schedule of the tournaments on the 1971 WCT circuit, with player progression documented from the quarterfinals stage onward.Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 1971 Grand Prix and WCT circuits calendar https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/results-archive?year=1971 February WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists9 Feb U.S. Pro Indoor Philadelphia, United StatesCarpet (i) – $62,500 – 32S/16D Singles AUS John Newcombe7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–1), 6–4 AUS Rod Laver USA Arthur AsheRSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale NZL Brian FairlieUSA Dennis RalstonNED Tom OkkerAUS Roy Emerson March WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists7 Mar Australian Open Sydney, AustraliaGrand Slam Grass – $50,000 – 64S/32D Singles – Doubles AUS Ken Rosewall6–1, 7–5, 6–3 USA Arthur AsheUSA Bob LutzNLD Tom OkkerGBR Mark CoxRSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleUSA Marty RiessenAUS Roy Emerson AUS John NewcombeAUS Tony Roche6–2, 7–6NLD Tom OkkerUSA Marty Riessen22 Mar Sportface International Chicago, United States Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D AUS John Newcombe4–6, 7–6 6–2, 6–3 USA Arthur AsheNED Tom OkkerAUS Ken RosewallAUS Ray RuffelsUSA Charlie PasarellRSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleESP 1945 Andrés Gimeno NED Tom OkkerUSA Marty Riessen7–6, 4–6, 7–6 AUS John NewcombeAUS Tony Roche29 Mar Aventura Tennis Classic Miami, United StatesHard – $50,000 – 32S/16D RSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale6–2, 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 AUS Rod LaverAUS Tony RocheAUS Roy EmersonYUG Nikola PilićUSA Dennis RalstonNED Tom OkkerAUS John Newcombe AUS John NewcombeAUS Tony Roche7–6, 7–6 AUS Roy EmersonAUS Rod Laver April WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists26 Apr Rawlings Classic Dallas, United StatesCarpet (i) – 32S/16D AUS John Newcombe7–6, 6–4USA Arthur AsheNED Tom OkkerUSA Marty RiessenGBR Mark CoxRSA 1928 Bob MaudRSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale USA Bob Lutz NED Tom OkkerUSA Marty Riessen6–3, 6–4 USA Bob LutzUSA Charlie Pasarell May WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists3 May Italian Open Rome, ItalyClay – 64S/32D Singles – Doubles AUS Rod Laver7–5, 6–3, 6–3TCH Jan KodešUSA Arthur AsheNED Tom OkkerUSA Stan SmithAUS John NewcombeAUS Roy EmersonRSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale AUS John NewcombeAUS Tony Roche6–3, 6–4 ESP 1945 Andrés Gimeno GBR Roger Taylor10 May Aryamehr Cup Teheran, Iran Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D USA Marty Riessen6–7, 6–1, 6–3, 7–6 AUS John AlexanderAUS John NewcombeUSA Arthur Ashe AUS Rod LaverESP 1945 Andrés GimenoAUS Tony Roche AUS Roy Emerson AUS John NewcombeAUS Tony Roche6–4, 6–7, 6–1 AUS Bob CarmichaelAUS Ray Ruffels June WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists7 Jun Wills Open Bristol, England Clay – $48,000 – 32S/16D Tournament not completed (rain) USA Arthur Ashe RSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale AUS Rod Laver RSA 1928 Bob Maud AUS Ken Rosewall NED Tom Okker USA Marty Riessen AUS Roy EmersonTournament not completed (rain) July WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists12 Jul Washington Star International Washington, United States Clay – $50,000 – 64S / 32D Singles – Doubles AUS Ken Rosewall6–2, 7–5, 6–1 USA Marty Riessen USA Stan SmithAUS John Newcombe USA Dennis RalstonEGY Ismail El Shafei RSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleESP Andrés Gimeno NLD Tom OkkerUSA Marty Riessen 7–6, 6–2 AUS Bob CarmichaelAUS Ray Ruffels19 Jul First National Tennis Classic Louisville, United States Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D NED Tom Okker3–6, 6–4, 6–1 RSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleYUG Nikola Pilić AUS Ray RuffelsAUS John Alexander USA Dennis RalstonAUS Roy Emerson EGY Ismail El Shafei AUS Roy EmersonAUS Rod LaverNot played AUS Ken RosewallAUS Fred Stolle26 Jul Rothmans International Quebec Quebec City, Canada Carpet (i) – 32S / 16D Singles – Doubles NED Tom Okker6–3, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4AUS Rod LaverUSA Bob LutzRSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleUSA Charlie PasarellAUS Roy Emerson USA Arthur AsheAUS Ray Ruffels AUS Roy EmersonAUS Rod Laver7–6, 6–2 NED Tom OkkerUSA Marty Riessen August WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists2 Aug U.S. Pro Tennis Championships Boston, United States Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles AUS Ken Rosewall6–4, 6–3, 6–0 RSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleUSA Marty RiessenAUS John NewcombeUSA Arthur AsheAUS Rod LaverNED Tom OkkerAUS John AlexanderAUS Roy EmersonAUS Rod Laver6–4, 6–4 NED Tom OkkerUSA Marty Riessen9 Aug Rothmans Canadian OpenToronto, Canada Clay – 64S/32D AUS John Newcombe7–6, 3–6, 6–2, 7–6 NED Tom Okker AUS Ken RosewallESP 1945 Andrés Gimeno GBR Roger TaylorMEX Marcelo LaraRSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleUSA Marty Riessen USA Marty RiessenNED Tom Okker6–3, 6–3, 6–1USA Arthur AsheUSA Dennis Ralston16 Aug Colonial National Invitational Fort Worth, United StatesHard – 32S/16D AUS Rod Laver2–6, 6–4, 3–6, 7–5, 6–3 USA Marty RiessenAUS Roy EmersonRSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleUSA Charlie PasarellAUS Ken RosewallAUS John AlexanderUSA Dennis Ralston AUS Roy EmersonAUS Rod Laver6–4, 7–5 NED Tom OkkerUSA Marty Riessen September WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists27 Sep Redwood Bank Pacific Coast Open Berkeley, United States Hard – $50,000 – 64S/32D Singles – Doubles AUS Rod Laver6–4, 6–4, 7–6 AUS Ken RosewallNED Tom OkkerUSA Arthur AsheUSA Bob LutzUSA Marty RiessenUSA Cliff RicheyRSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale AUS Roy EmersonAUS Rod Laver6–3, 6–3 AUS Ken RosewallAUS Fred Stolle October WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists3 Oct Rothmans International Vancouver Vancouver, Canada Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D Singles – DoublesAUS Ken Rosewall6–2, 6–2, 6–4 NED Tom Okker AUS Roy EmersonAUS Rod LaverUSA Marty Riessen YUG Nikola PilićAUS Bob CarmichaelESP 1945 Andrés Gimeno AUS Roy EmersonAUS Rod Laver5–7, 6–7, 6–0, 7–5, 7–6 AUS John AlexanderAUS Phil Dent11 Oct World Professional Tennis Championship Cologne, West Germany USA Bob Lutz6–3, 6–7, 6–3, 6–1 USA Jeff BorowiakNED Tom Okker RSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleAUS Rod Laver ESP 1945 Andrés GimenoGBR Mark Cox AUS Ken Rosewall NED Tom OkkerUSA Marty Riessen6–7, 3–6, 7–6, 6–3, 6–4AUS Roy EmersonAUS Rod Laver18 Oct Torneo Godó Barcelona, Spain Clay – $70,000 – 64S/32D ESP 1945 Manuel Orantes6–4, 6–3, 6–4 USA Bob LutzUSA Marty Riessen AUS Martin Mulligan AUS Ken Rosewall AUS Rod Laver AUS John NewcombeAUS Fred Stolle YUG Željko FranulovićESP 1945 Juan Gisbert7–6, 6–2, 7–6RSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleESP 1945 Andrés Gimeno30 Oct Stockholm Open Stockholm, Sweden Hard – $50,000 – 64S/32D Singles – Doubles USA Arthur Ashe6–1, 3–6, 6–2, 1–6, 6–4 TCH Jan KodešESP 1945 Andrés Gimeno RSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale NED Tom Okker AUS Rod Laver GBR Mark CoxAUS John Alexander USA Tom GormanUSA Stan Smith6–3, 6–4USA Arthur AsheUSA Bob Lutz November WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists8 Nov Bologna Indoor Bologna, Italy Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 41S/16D Doubles AUS Rod Laver6–3, 6–4, 6–4 USA Arthur AsheUSA Charlie Pasarell AUS Ken RosewallUSA Bob Lutz NED Tom OkkerRSA 1928 Cliff Drysdale USA Marty Riessen AUS Ken RosewallAUS Fred Stolle6–7, 6–2, 6–3, 6–3 RSA 1928 Robert MaudRSA 1928 Frew McMillan19 Nov WCT Finals Dallas, United States Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 8S Singles AUS Ken Rosewall6–4, 1–6, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–4) AUS Rod LaverNED Tom OkkerUSA Arthur AsheAUS John Newcombe USA Bob LutzRSA 1928 Cliff DrysdaleUSA Marty Riessen Standings Key Qualified for Tour Finals Rk Name Country Tournaments played Tournaments won Matches won Matches lost Points Prize money (USD)1 Rod LaverAUS 19 4 54 14 87.25 289,8412 Tom Okker NED 20 2 52 17 75 120,5643 Ken Rosewall AUS 18 4 51 14 74 137,6874 Cliff Drysdale RSA 1928 20 1 52 18 69.25 69,0785 Arthur Ashe USA 20 1 43 18 68.25 99,7466 John Newcombe AUS 12 4 36 8 60 97,7647 Marty Riessen USA 20 1 41 19 55 76,0698 Bob Lutz USA 20 1 31 19 41 58,3929 Roy Emerson AUS 19 – 31 18 34 46,05210 Andrés Gimeno ESP 1945 18 – 29 18 30 34,512 Source: World of Tennis '72 See also 1971 Grand Prix circuit Association of Tennis Professionals International Tennis Federation Notes References External links Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) official website International Tennis Federation (ITF) official website Category:World Championship Tennis circuit seasons World Championship Tennis