Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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John Newcombe 1 final
ATP Philadelphia Wct 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule
John Newcombe won the 1971 Philadelphia Wct, defeating Rod Laver 7-6(5) 7-6(1) 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in Philadelphia, United States, from February 9 to February 15, 1971. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Feb 9 — Feb 15
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| John Newcombe | 7-6(5) 7-6(1) 6-4 | Rod Laver | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1971* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| John Newcombe | 3-6 2-6 6-1 6-4 7-6(4) | Cliff Drysdale | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | SF |
| Rod Laver | 6-3 7-6(1) 3-6 6-1 | Arthur Ashe | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Rod Laver | 6-3 6-2 | Brian Fairlie | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | QF |
| John Newcombe | 4-6 6-4 7-6(2) | Tom Okker | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | QF |
| Arthur Ashe | 7-5 4-6 6-1 | Dennis Ralston | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | QF |
| Cliff Drysdale | 7-5 4-6 6-1 | Roy Emerson | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| John Newcombe | 6-1 6-4 | Roger Taylor | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Cliff Drysdale | 7-5 7-5 | Owen Davidson | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Roy Emerson | 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3 | Bob Carmichael | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Brian Fairlie | 5-7 7-6(2) 7-6(6) | Andres Gimeno | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Arthur Ashe | 6-7(10) 7-5 (ret.) | Nikola Pilic | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Dennis Ralston | 7-5 6-4 | Tony Roche | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Rod Laver | 6-4 6-2 | John Alexander | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Tom Okker | 6-2 6-3 | Bob Lutz | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| R32 (16) | ||||||
| Roger Taylor | 7-5 6-2 | Bill Bowrey | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| John Newcombe | 6-2 6-3 | Roy Barth | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Tony Roche | 7-6(2) 6-3 | Phil Dent | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Bob Carmichael | 6-3 6-4 | Dick Crealy | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| John Alexander | 6-4 7-6(9) | Marty Riessen | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Nikola Pilic | 6-3 6-4 | Torben Ulrich | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Owen Davidson | 6-3 6-4 | Ken Rosewall | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 Upset: winner had a 8 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Tom Okker | 6-1 6-3 | Frew Mcmillan | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Roy Emerson | 6-4 4-6 6-2 | Ismail El Shafei | — | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Bob Lutz | 7-5 6-2 | Fred Stolle | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Rod Laver | 6-0 6-4 | Ray Ruffels | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Cliff Drysdale | 6-2 6-1 | Allan Stone | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Andres Gimeno | 6-2 6-0 | Robert Maud | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Brian Fairlie | 7-6(5) 7-6(3) | Mark Cox | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Dennis Ralston | 6-1 6-4 | Graham Stilwell | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
| Arthur Ashe | 6-4 6-2 | Charlie Pasarell | H2H | Match data | Feb 12, 1971* | R32 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Philadelphia Wct.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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John Newcombe 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Allan Stone 1 appearance
View the full Philadelphia Wct record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Newcombe | 7-6(5) 7-6(1) 6-4 | Rod Laver | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Philadelphia Wct held?
- Philadelphia Wct is held in Philadelphia, United States.
- Who won the most recent Philadelphia Wct?
- The 1971 Philadelphia Wct was won by John Newcombe, who defeated Rod Laver 7-6(5) 7-6(1) 6-4.
- When was the first Philadelphia Wct played?
- The first edition of Philadelphia Wct was held in 1971.
- What surface is Philadelphia Wct played on?
- Philadelphia Wct is played on carpet courts.