The 1971 Rothmans Open, also known as the Italian International Open and Bologna WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit and took place in Bologna, Italy. It was the first edition of the tournament and was held from 8 November through 14 November 1971. Rod Laver won the singles title and earned $10,000 first prize money.[3]
1971 Rothmans Open | |
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Date | 8–14 November |
Edition | 1st |
Category | WCT circuit |
Draw | 41S / 16D |
Prize money | $50,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | Bologna, Italy |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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Finals
editSingles
editRod Laver defeated Arthur Ashe 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
Doubles
editKen Rosewall / Fred Stolle defeated Robert Maud / Frew McMillan 6–7, 6–2, 6–3, 6–3
References
edit- ^ "1971 Bologna – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 Bologna – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Laver takes Italian title". The Canberra Times. 16 November 1971. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.