1971 Virginia Slims of Oklahoma City

1971 Virginia Slims of Oklahoma City
Date January 29 – February 1
Edition 1st
Draw 16S / 4D
Prize money $12,500
Surface Carpet (Sportface) / indoor
Location Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Venue Frederickson Field House Arena
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King

The 1971 Virginia Slims of Oklahoma City was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Frederickson Field House Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in the United States that was part of the 1971 WT Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from January 29 through February 1, 1971. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $2,500 first-prize money.[1][2]

Finals

Singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Rosie Casals 1–6, 7–6, 6–4

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Mary-Ann Eisel / United States Valerie Ziegenfuss 6–7, 6–0, 7–5

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $2,500 $1,800 $1,200 $600 $300

References

  1. 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 80, 84.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1971). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 158. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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