1971 Billie Jean King Invitational

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1971 Billie Jean King Invitational
DateJanuary 14–17
Edition1st
Prize money$14,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationLong Beach, United States
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Billie Jean King
United States Rosie Casals
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The 1971 Billie Jean King Invitational was a women's tennis tournament that took place in Long Beach in the United States. It was part of the 1971 Virginia Slims Circuit and began on January 14, 1971. First seeded Billie Jean King win the singles title.[1]

Finals

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Singles

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United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Rosie Casals 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

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United States Billie Jean King / United States Rosie Casals defeated France Françoise Dürr / United Kingdom Ann Jones 7–5, 6–3

References

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  1. ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 80, 83.
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