The 1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic, also known by its sponsored name North Carolina National Bank Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Olde Providence Racquet Club in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States.. The men's competition was part of group C the 1971 Grand Prix circuit while the women's competition was a non-tour amateur event without prize money.[3] It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 12 through April 18, 1971 Arthur Ashe won the men's singles title, earning $5,000 first-prize money, and Chris Evert won the women's title.[4]
| 1971 Charlotte Tennis Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 12–18 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Grand Prix (men) Non-tour (women) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $25,000 (men) |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Venue | Olde Providence Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Arthur Ashe[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Chris Evert | |
| Men's doubles | |
Marty Riessen /  Tony Roche[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Chris Evert / Sue Stap | |
Finals
editMen's singles
edit Arthur Ashe defeated Stan Smith 6–3, 6–3
Women's singles
edit Chris Evert defeated Laura duPont 6–2, 6–0
Men's doubles
edit Marty Riessen / Tony Roche defeated Arthur Ashe / Dennis Ralston 6–2, 6–2
Women's doubles
edit Chris Evert / Sue Stap defeated Janet Newberry / Eliza Pande 6–3, 1–6, 6–3
References
edit- ^ "1971 Charlotte – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 Charlotte – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 89.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 143, 253. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.