1971 Virginia Slims Masters

The 1971 Virginia Slims Masters was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor clay court at the Bartlett Park Tennis Center in St. Petersburg, Florida in the United States. The event was part of the 1971 WT Woman's Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 5 through April 11, 1971. Chris Evert won the singles title, defeating Julie Heldman. Evert was not entitled to the $2,000 first-prize money due to her amateur status.[1][2]

1971 Virginia Slims Masters
DateApril 5–11
Edition1st
CategoryWT Woman's Pro Tour
Draw16S / 11D
Prize money$10,000
SurfaceClay (Green) / outdoor
LocationSt. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
VenueBartlett Park Tennis Center
Champions
Singles
United States Chris Evert
Doubles
France Françoise Dürr / United Kingdom Ann Haydon-Jones
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Finals

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Singles

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  Chris Evert defeated   Julie Heldman 6–1, 6–2

  • It was Evert's second singles title of the year and of her career.

Doubles

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  Françoise Dürr /   Ann Haydon-Jones defeated   Judy Tegart Dalton /   Julie Heldman 7–6, 3–6, 6–3

Prize money

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Event W F SF QF Round of 16
Singles [1] $2,000 $1,200 $800 $500 $300

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 80, 89.
  2. ^ "Miss Heldman bows to Chris Evert, 16". The New York Times. April 12, 1971.