1971 Billie Jean King Invitational

The 1971 Billie Jean King Invitational was a women's tennis tournament that took place in Long Beach in the United States. It was part of the 1971 Virginia Slims Circuit and began on January 14, 1971. First seeded Billie Jean King win the singles title.[1]

1971 Billie Jean King Invitational
DateJanuary 14–17
Edition1st
Prize money$14,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationLong Beach, United States
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Billie Jean King
United States Rosie Casals
Billie Jean King Invitational · 1972 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Billie Jean King defeated   Rosie Casals 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

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  Billie Jean King /   Rosie Casals defeated   Françoise Dürr /   Ann Jones 7–5, 6–3

References

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  1. ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 80, 83.
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