1971 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament
Appearance
1971 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament | |
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Date | 28 February-4 March |
Edition | 2nd |
Category | Independent |
Prize money | $30,000 / £12,500[a] |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | London, England |
Venue | Royal Albert Hall |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Rod Laver [2] |
The 1971 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament was a men's professional tennis tournament held on indoor carpet courts in the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from 28 February through 4 March 1971. It was an independent event, i.e. not part of either the 1971 Grand Prix or 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit. Only a singles event was held which was won by Rod Laver who earned $7,800 / £3,250[a] first-prize money.[3][1]
Finals
[edit]Singles
[edit]Rod Laver defeated Nikola Pilić 6–4, 6–0, 6–2
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b David Gray (3 March 1971). "Laver at his most majestic". The Guardian. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1971 London – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Laver on the golden trail". The Age. 4 March 1971.