1971 Washington Star International

The 1971 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. The event was the third edition of the tournament and was part of both the 1971 Grand Prix circuit and 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was held in Washington, D.C., United States from July 12 through July 18, 1971. Ken Rosewall won the singles title and earned a $10,000 first prize.[3][4]

1971 Washington Star International
DateJuly 12–18
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix / WCT
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
Champions
Singles
Australia Ken Rosewall[1]
Doubles
Netherlands Tom Okker / United States Marty Riessen[2]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1971 Washington Star International – Singles

Australia Ken Rosewall defeated United States Marty Riessen 6–2, 7–5, 6–1

Doubles
Main article: 1971 Washington Star International – Doubles

Netherlands Tom Okker / United States Marty Riessen defeated Australia Bob Carmichael / Australia Ray Ruffels 7–6, 6–2

References
  1. "1971 Washington WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1971 Washington WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 150, 151. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
  4. "Ken Rosewall 'Star' winner". Sarasota Journal. July 19, 1971. p. 1C.
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