1971 Western Championships


The 1971 Western Championships, also known as the Cincinnati Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Cincinnati Tennis Club in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1971 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix circuit. The tournament was held from August 2 through August 8, 1971. Stan Smith and Virginia Wade won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Stan Smith defeated Juan Gisbert, Sr. 7–6, 6–3

Women's singles

Virginia Wade defeated Linda Tuero 6–3, 6–3

Men's doubles

Stan Smith / Erik van Dillen defeated Sandy Mayer / Roscoe Tanner 6–4, 6–4

Women's doubles

Helen Gourlay / Kerry Harris defeated Gail Chanfreau / Winnie Shaw 6–4, 6–4