1971 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships

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]

1971 Virginia Slims Grass Court Championships
DateAugust 24–29
Edition1st
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$20,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationNewport, Rhode Island, U.S.
VenueNewport Casino
Champions
Singles
Kerry Melville
Doubles
Judy Dalton / Françoise Dürr

Finals

Singles

Kerry Melville defeated Françoise Dürr 6–3, 6–7(3–5), 7–6(5–4)

Doubles

Judy Dalton / Françoise Dürr defeated Kerry Harris / Kerry Melville 6–2, 6–1

Prize money
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

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 81, 98–99.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 159. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.


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