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1971 Italian Open (tennis)

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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.[3][4]

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Finals

Men's singles

Australia Rod Laver defeated Czechoslovakia Jan Kodeš 7–5, 6–3, 6–3

Women's singles

United Kingdom Virginia Wade defeated West Germany Helga Masthoff 6–4, 6–4

Men's doubles

Australia John Newcombe / Australia Tony Roche defeated Spain Andrés Gimeno / United Kingdom Roger Taylor 6–4, 6–4

Women's doubles

United Kingdom Virginia Wade / West Germany Helga Masthoff defeated Australia Lesley Turner Bowrey / Australia Helen Gourlay 5–7, 6–2, 6–2

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