The 1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Stanley Street Courts in Auckland, New Zealand, from 7 March to 13 March 1971. It was a non-tour event (i.e., not part of one of the main men's or women's circuits that year). Bob Carmichael and Margaret Court won the singles titles.[3][4][5]
| 1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7–13 March |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Non-tour |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Venue | Stanley Street Courts |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Bob Carmichael[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Margaret Court | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong | |
Finals
editMen's singles
edit Bob Carmichael defeated Allan Stone 7–6, 7–6, 6–3.
- It was Carmichael's third title of the year and the fourth of his career.
Women's singles
edit Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 3–6, 7–6(5–1), 6–2.
Men's doubles
edit Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels defeated 
Brian Fairlie / 
Raymond Moore 6–3, 6–7, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3.
- It was Carmichael's second title of the year and the third of his career. It was Ruffels's only title of the year and the fourth of his career.
Women's doubles
edit Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong defeated Lesley Bowrey / 
Winnie Shaw 7–6, 6–0.
References
edit- ^ "1971 Auckland – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 Auckland – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 314. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81, 86.
- ^ "Australian tennis wins". The Canberra Times. 9 March 1971. p. 18 – via National Library of Australia.