The 1971 Rothmans International Quebec, also known as the Quebec International Open or Quebec WCT, was a men's professional tennis tournament that was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was held on indoor carpet courts at Laval University in Quebec City, Quebec in Canada. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 26 July through 1 August 1971. Tom Okker won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[3][4]
1971 Rothmans International Quebec | |
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Date | 26 July – 1 August |
Edition | 1st |
Category | World Championship Tennis (WCT) |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $50,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
Venue | Laval University |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Tom Okker[1] | |
Doubles | |
Roy Emerson / Rod Laver[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editTom Okker defeated Rod Laver 6–3, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4
- It was Okker's 2nd singles title of the year and the 19th of his career in the Open Era.
Doubles
editRoy Emerson / Rod Laver defeated Tom Okker / Marty Riessen 7–6, 6–2
References
edit- ^ "1971 Quebec WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1971 Quebec WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Okker whips Laver". The Montreal Star. 2 August 1971. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 149, 151. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.