The 1971 Virginia Slims International was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1971 Women's Pro Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from August 2 through August 8, 1971. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1971 Virginia Slims International | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 2–8 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | WT Pro Tour |
| Draw | 16S / ?D |
| Prize money | $40,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Venue | Hofheinz Pavilion |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
| Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Billie Jean King defeated 
Kerry Melville 6–4, 4–6, 6–1
Doubles
edit Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Judy Dalton / 
Françoise Dürr 6–3, 1–6, 6–4
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [1] | $10,000 | $5,500 | $3,300 | $2,800 | $1,400 | $700 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81, 96–97.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 159. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.