The 1971 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Ellis Park Tennis Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was the 68th edition of the tournament and was held from 5 April through 17 April 1971. Ken Rosewall and Margaret Court won the singles titles.[3][4]
| 1971 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 5–17 April |
| Edition | 68th |
| Category | Independent tour |
| Draw | 32S |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Venue | Ellis Park Tennis Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Ken Rosewall[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Margaret Court[2] | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong | |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Fred Stolle / Margaret Court | |
Finals edit
Men's singles edit
Ken Rosewall defeated Fred Stolle 6–4, 7–5, 3–6, 6–4 [1]
Women's singles edit
Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 6–3, 6–1
Men's doubles edit
Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle defeated 
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 5–7, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2
Women's doubles edit
Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong defeated Brenda Kirk / Laura Rossouw 6–3, 6–2
Mixed's doubles edit
Margaret Court / Fred Stolle defeated Ray Ruffels / Pat Walkden 6–3, 7–6
References edit
- ^ a b "Rosewall Downs Stolle in 3 Sets". The New York Times. 16 April 1971.
- ^ "Mrs Court sweeps to S. African title". The Canberra Times. 19 April 1971. p. 14 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 122–125. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
- ^ "SA Singles Net Crown To Rosewall". Schenectady Gazette. 17 April 1971 – via Google News Archive.