1971 U.S. Clay Court Championships

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The 1971 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was part of the 1971 Grand Prix circuit and categorized as a Group B event. The event was held in Indianapolis, USA and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 3rd edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held in from August 16 through August 22, 1971. Željko Franulović and Billie Jean King won the singles titles.[3]

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1971 U.S. Clay Court Championships
DateAugust 16–22
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix (Group B)
Draw64S / 32D
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationIndianapolis, U.S.
Champions
Men's singles
Željko Franulović[1]
Women's singles
Billie Jean King
Men's doubles
Željko Franulović / Jan Kodeš[2]
Women's doubles
Judy Dalton / Billie Jean King
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Finals

Men's singles

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Željko Franulović defeated United States Cliff Richey 6–3, 6–4, 0–6, 6–3

Women's singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Linda Tuero 6–4, 7–5

Men's doubles

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Željko Franulović / Czechoslovakia Jan Kodeš defeated United States Clark Graebner / United States Erik van Dillen 7–6, 5–7, 6–3

Women's doubles

Australia Judy Dalton / United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Julie Heldman / United States Linda Tuero 6–1, 6–2

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