1971 BMC Invitational

The 1971 BMC Invitational, also known as the British Motor Cars Invitational, was a women's tennis tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco in the United States. It was the initial tournament of the 1971 WT Women's Pro Tour and as such was the first all-female professional tournament as part of a women's tennis tour.[1][2] The event was held from January 6 through January 9, 1971. The final drew an attendance of 3,100 spectators who saw first-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title .[3][4]

1971 British Motor Cars Invitational
DateJanuary 6–9
Edition1st
CategoryWT Women's Pro Tour
Prize money$15,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sportface) / indoor
LocationSan Francisco, United States
VenueCivic Auditorium
Champions
Singles
Billie Jean King
Doubles
Billie Jean King
Rosie Casals

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1971 BMC Invitational – Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Rosie Casals 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

Billie Jean King / Rosie Casals defeated Françoise Dürr / Ann Jones 6–4, 6–7, 6–1

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16
Singles [3] $4,300 $2,500 $1,400 $1,000 $600 $300

References
  1. "Rich net tour opens". Independent Press-Telegram. January 3, 1971. p. 58 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Bank of West Classic reaches 40 years". CNN. July 27, 2010.
  3. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81–82.
  4. John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 155, 157. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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