1971 Rothmans Open
| 1971 Rothmans Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8–14 November |
| Edition | 1st |
| Kategorie | WCT circuit |
| Draw | 41S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Standort | Bologna, Italy |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Rod Laver[1] | |
| Doubles | |
| Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle[2] | |
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
[edit]Singles
[edit] Rod Laver defeated 
Arthur Ashe 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
Doubles
[edit] Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle defeated 
Robert Maud / Frew McMillan 6–7, 6–2, 6–3, 6–3
References
[edit]- ^ "1971 Bologna – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 Bologna – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Laver takes Italian title". The Canberra Times. 16 November 1971. p. 20 – via National Library of Australia.