1971 Australian Open

March 2024 April 2022 1971 Australian Open 7–14 March 1971 59th Grand Slam (ITF) / (WCT) Sydney, Australia White City Tennis Club Grass / Outdoor AUS Ken Rosewall AUS Margaret Court AUS John Newcombe / AUS Tony Roche AUS Evonne Goolagong / AUS Margaret Court The 1971 Australian Open, also known under its sponsored name Dunlop Australian Open, was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the White City Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from 7 to 14 March. The tournament was originally scheduled to be played in Melbourne but was moved to Sydney on account of a $125,000 sponsorship deal with Dunlop. The tournament date was moved from its regular January slot to March to accommodate scheduling requirements made by the commercial promoters World Championship Tennis and National Tennis League.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107918077 Dunlop offers $125,000 for tennis open. The Canberra Times 7 April 1970 20 National Library of Australia It was the 59th edition of the Australian Open, the 17th and final one held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The tournament was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit.World of Tennis '72 1972 Queen Anne Press London 9780362001037 86035663 73–79, 149 John Barrett The singles titles were won by Australians Ken Rosewall and Margaret Court.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110342960 Australians take the titles. The Canberra Times 15 March 1971 12 National Library of AustraliaRosewall Beats Ashe for Aussie Title https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0C1EF73454127B93C7A81788D85F458785F9 The New York Times March 14, 1971 The tiebreak was introduced for all sets except the deciding set. The competition for mixed doubles was not held from 1970 to 1986. Seniors Men's singles 1971 Australian Open – Men's singles AUS Ken Rosewall defeated USA Arthur Ashe 6–1, 7–5, 6–31971 Men's Singles http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/event_guide/history/draws/1971_MS_1.html Tennis Australia Women's singles 1971 Australian Open – Women's singles AUS Margaret Court defeated AUS Evonne Goolagong 2–6, 7–6, 7–51971 Women's Singles http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/event_guide/history/draws/1971_LS_1.html Tennis Australia Men's doubles 1971 Australian Open – Men's doubles AUS John Newcombe / AUS Tony Roche defeated NED Tom Okker / USA Marty Riessen 6–2, 7–61971 Men's Doubles http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/event_guide/history/draws/1971_MD_1.html Tennis Australia Women's doubles 1971 Australian Open – Women's doubles AUS Evonne Goolagong / AUS Margaret Court defeated AUS Jill Emmerson / AUS Lesley Hunt 6–0, 6–0Women's Doubles Honour Roll https://ausopen.com/history/honour-roll/womens-doubles Tennis Australia External links Australian Open official website References 1970 US Open Grand Slams 1971 French Open Category:March 1971 sports events in Australia 1971,Australian Open