The 1971 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played by men on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The men's tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis circuit while the women's tournament was a non-tour event, i.e. not part of the Grand Prix or Virginia Slims circuit. The tournament was held from 3 May through 10 May 1971. The singles titles were won by Rod Laver and Virginia Wade.
Finals
Men's singles
Rod Laver defeated Jan Kodeš 7–5, 6–3, 6–3
Women's singles Virginia Wade defeated Helga Masthoff 6–4, 6–4
Men's doubles
John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated Andrés Gimeno / Roger Taylor 6–4, 6–4
Women's doubles Virginia Wade / Helga Masthoff defeated Lesley Turner Bowrey / Helen Gourlay 5–7, 6–2, 6–2
References
External links Official website ITF tournament edition details ATP tournament profile WTA tournament profile