The 1971 Queen's Club Championships, also known as the Rothmans London Grass Court Championships, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on grass courts at the Queen's Club in London in the United Kingdom that was part of the 1971 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix. It was the 72nd edition of the tournament and was held from 14 June until 19 June 1971. Stan Smith and Margaret Court won the singles titles.[3]
| 1971 Queen's Club Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 14–19 June |
| Edition | 72nd |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Surface | Wood / indoor[a] Grass / outdoor |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Venue | Queen's Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Stan Smith[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Margaret Court | |
| Men's doubles | |
 Tom Okker / Marty Riessen[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King | |
Finals
editMen's singles
edit Stan Smith defeated John Newcombe 8–6, 6–3
- It was Smith's 3rd title of the year and the 12th of his career.
Women's singles
edit Margaret Court defeated Billie Jean King 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Men's doubles
edit Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated Stan Smith / Erik van Dillen 8–6, 4–6, 10–8
- It was Okker's 3rd title of the year and the 16th of his career. It was Riessen's 5th title of the year and the 14th of his career.
Women's doubles
edit Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Mary–Ann Curtis / Valerie Ziegenfuss 6–2, 8–6
Notes
edit- ^ Due to perdsitent rain during the tournament all matches, except eight on Tuesday and the finals, were played on indoor wooden courts
References
edit- ^ "1971 London / Queen's Club – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 London / Queen's Club – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 269. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.