1971 Virginia Slims National Indoors
DateFebruary 26 – March 1
Edition64th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / ?D
Prize money$12,500
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationWinchester, Massachusetts, United States
VenueWinchester Indoor Tennis Center
Attendance9,000
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King

The 1971 Virginia Slims National Indoors, also known as the Virginia Slims of Boston, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Winchester Indoor Tennis Center in Winchester, Massachusetts in the United States that was part of the 1971 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 64th edition of the tournament and was held from February 26 through March 1, 1971.[1] First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title after a win in the final against Rosie Casals and earned $2,500 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Rosie Casals 4–6, 6–2, 6–3

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King defeated France Françoise Dürr / United Kingdom Ann Jones 6–4, 7–5

References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 80, 86.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1972). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 158. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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