ATP Australian Open 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

Ken Rosewall won the 1971 Australian Open, defeating Arthur Ashe 6-1 7-5 6-3 in the final. The Grand Slam was played on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia, from March 7 to March 21, 1971. The match log contains 46 recorded singles results for this edition.

The Australian Open opens the Grand Slam season in Melbourne and has been played at Melbourne Park since 1988.

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Champion
def. Arthur Ashe , 6-1 7-5 6-3
Dates
Mar 7 — Mar 21
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Category
Grand Slam
Surface
Grass
Prize money

Results

Round of 32

Round of 16

Roy Emerson 6-3 2-6 6-3 6-4
Tom Okker 6-3 6-2 6-4
Marty Riessen 6-7 6-1 7-6 7-6
Arthur Ashe DEF 5-7 6-1 6-3 6-4
Cliff Drysdale 4-6 6-4 6-7 7-6 6-1
Bob Lutz 6-7 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-2
Mark Cox 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-6

Quarterfinals

Tom Okker 6-3 6-3 6-3
Arthur Ashe DEF 7-6 7-6 2-6 6-2
Bob Lutz 6-2 6-1 6-2

Semifinals

Ken Rosewall 6-2 7-6 6-4
Arthur Ashe DEF 6-4 6-4 7-6

Final

Ken Rosewall 6-1 7-5 6-3

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Australian Open.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes.

  1. Novak Djokovic 11 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Novak Djokovic 105 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 2 players share this record.

  1. Novak Djokovic 21 appearances

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Australian Open finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Carlos Alcaraz #1 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 Novak Djokovic #4 H2H Match data 2026 Hard
Jannik Sinner #1 6-3 7-6 6-3 Alexander Zverev #2 H2H Match data 2025 Hard
Jannik Sinner #4 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 Daniil Medvedev #3 H2H Match data 2024 Hard
Novak Djokovic #5 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) Stefanos Tsitsipas #4 H2H Match data 2023 Hard
Rafael Nadal #5 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 Daniil Medvedev #2 H2H Match data 2022 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Australian Open held?
Australian Open is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Australian Open?
The 2026 Australian Open was won by Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5.
Who has won the most Australian Open titles?
Novak Djokovic has won 10 Australian Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first Australian Open played?
The first edition of Australian Open was held in 1905.
What surface is Australian Open played on?
Australian Open is played on grass courts.