1971_Virginia_Slims_Clay_Court_Championships

1971 Virginia Slims Clay Court Championships

1971 Virginia Slims Clay Court Championships

Tennis tournament

The Virginia Slims Clay Court Championships, also known as the Virginia Slims of Chicago, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Lake Bluff Bath & Tennis Club in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1971 WT Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from August 19 through August 22, 1971. Third-seeded Françoise Dürr won the singles title and earned $4,100 first-prize money.[1][2]

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Finals

Singles

France Françoise Dürr defeated United States Billie Jean King 6–4, 6–2

Doubles

Australia Judy Dalton / France Françoise Dürr defeated United States Rosemary Casals / United States Billie Jean King 6–4, 7–6

Prize money

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References

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