The 1971 Nice International Championships, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Nice Lawn Tennis Club in Nice, France that was part of Group D of the 1971 Grand Prix circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 29 March until 4 April 1971. Ilie Năstase won the title.[3]
1971 Nice International Championships | |
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Date | 29 March – 4 April |
Edition | 1st |
Category | Grand Prix (Group D) |
Draw | 48S / 8D |
Prize money | $12,500 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Nice, France |
Venue | Nice Lawn Tennis Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Ilie Năstase[1] | |
Doubles | |
Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editIlie Năstase defeated Jan Kodeš 10–8, 11–9, 6–1
- It was Năstase's 3rd singles title of the year and the 5th of his career.
Doubles
editIlie Năstase / Ion Țiriac defeated Pierre Barthès / François Jauffret 6–3, 6–3
References
edit- ^ "1971 Nice – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 Nice – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 143. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.