1971 Rothmans Open

1971 Rothmans Open
Date8–14 November
Edition1st
CategoryWCT circuit
Draw41S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationBologna, Italy
Champions
Singles
Australia Rod Laver[1]
Doubles
Australia Ken Rosewall / Australia Fred Stolle[2]
Bologna Indoor · 1974 →

The 1971 Rothmans Open, also known as the Italian International Open and Bologna WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit and took place in Bologna, Italy. It was the first edition of the tournament and was held from 8 November through 14 November 1971. Rod Laver won the singles title and earned $10,000 first prize money.[3]

Finals

Singles

Australia Rod Laver defeated United States Arthur Ashe 6–3, 6–4, 6–4

Doubles

Main article: 1971 Rothmans Open – Doubles

Australia Ken Rosewall / Australia Fred Stolle defeated South Africa Robert Maud / South Africa Frew McMillan 6–7, 6–2, 6–3, 6–3

References

  1. ^ "1971 Bologna – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1971 Bologna – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ "Laver takes Italian title". The Canberra Times. 16 November 1971. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.