The 1971 Virginia Slims of Oklahoma City was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Frederickson Field House Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in the United States that was part of the 1971 WT Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from January 29 through February 1, 1971. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $2,500 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1971 Virginia Slims of Oklahoma City | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 29 – February 1 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Draw | 16S / 4D |
| Prize money | $12,500 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sportface) / indoor |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Venue | Frederickson Field House Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
| Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Billie Jean King defeated Rosie Casals 1–6, 7–6, 6–4
Doubles
edit Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Mary-Ann Eisel / Valerie Ziegenfuss 6–7, 6–0, 7–5
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 |
| Singles [1] | $2,500 | $1,800 | $1,200 | $600 | $300 |
|---|
References
edit- 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 80, 84.
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1971). World of Tennis '72. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 158. ISBN 9780362001037. OCLC 86035663.
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