Date 21 June – 3 July Prize money £37,790 | Edition 85th Draw 128S/64D/128MX | |
The 1971 Wimbledon Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 21 June until 3 July. It was the 85th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1971.
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Prize money
The total prize money for 1971 championships was £37,790. The winner of the men's title earned £3,750 while the women's singles champion earned £1,800.
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Men's singles
John Newcombe defeated Stan Smith, 6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Women's singles
Evonne Goolagong defeated Margaret Court, 6–4, 6–1
Men's doubles
Roy Emerson / Rod Laver defeated Arthur Ashe / Dennis Ralston, 4–6, 9–7, 6–8, 6–4, 6–4
Women's doubles
Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Evonne Goolagong / Margaret Court, 6–3, 6–2
Mixed doubles
Billie Jean King / Owen Davidson defeated Margaret Court / Marty Riessen, 3–6, 6–2, 15–13
Boys' singles
Robert Kreiss defeated Stephen Warboys, 2–6, 6–4, 6–3
Girls' Singles
Marina Kroshina defeated Susan Minford, 6–4, 6–4