1971 Virginia Slims of San Diego

1971 Virginia Slims of San Diego
Date April 22–25
Edition 1st
Category WT Pro Tour
Draw 12S / 4D
Prize money $12,500
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location San Diego, California U.S.
Venue Morely Field Sports Complex
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King

The 1971 Virginia Slims of San Diego was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Morely Field Sports Complex in San Diego, California in the United States that was part of the 1971 Women's Tennis Circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 22 through April 25, 1971. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $2,5000 first-prize money.[1][2]

Finals

Singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Rosie Casals 4–6, 7–5, 6–1

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated France Françoise Dürr / Australia Judy Tegart Dalton 6–7, 6–2, 6–3

References

  1. ↑ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 80, 89.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 159. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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