1971 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships
| 1971 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 24–29 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $20,000 |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Venue | Newport Casino |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Kerry Melville | |
| Doubles | |
Judy Dalton /  Françoise Dürr | |
The 1971 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships, also known as the Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1971 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from August 24 through August 29, 1971. Fourth-seeded Kerry Melville won the singles title and earned $4,400 first-prize money. It is the only women's tournament to date where the singles title was decided by a sudden death nine point tiebreak.[1][2]
Finals[edit]
Singles[edit]
Kerry Melville defeated Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–7(3–5), 7–6(5–4)
Doubles[edit]
Judy Dalton / Françoise Dürr defeated Kerry Harris / Kerry Melville 6–2, 6–1
Prize money[edit]
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $4,400 | $2,800 | $1,800 | $1,500 | $800 | $300 | $150 |
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References[edit]
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81, 98–99.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 159. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.