The 1971 Virginia Slims Masters was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor clay court at the Bartlett Park Tennis Center in St. Petersburg, Florida in the United States. The event was part of the 1971 WT Woman's Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 5 through April 11, 1971. Chris Evert won the singles title, defeating Julie Heldman. Evert was not entitled to the $2,000 first-prize money due to her amateur status.[1][2]
| 1971 Virginia Slims Masters | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 5–11 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | WT Woman's Pro Tour |
| Draw | 16S / 11D |
| Prize money | $10,000 |
| Surface | Clay (Green) / outdoor |
| Location | St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Bartlett Park Tennis Center |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
 Françoise Dürr /  Ann Haydon-Jones | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Chris Evert defeated Julie Heldman 6–1, 6–2
- It was Evert's second singles title of the year and of her career.
Doubles
edit Françoise Dürr / Ann Haydon-Jones defeated 
Judy Tegart Dalton / Julie Heldman 7–6, 3–6, 6–3
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [1] | $2,000 | $1,200 | $800 | $500 | $300 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 80, 89.
- ^ "Miss Heldman bows to Chris Evert, 16". The New York Times. April 12, 1971.