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
Round of 32
John Newcombe
6-2 6-3
Roger Taylor
7-5 6-2
Tom Okker
6-1 6-3
Bob Lutz
7-5 6-2
Cliff Drysdale
6-2 6-1
Owen Davidson
6-3 6-4
Roy Emerson
6-4 4-6 6-2
Bob Carmichael
6-3 6-4
Rod Laver
6-0 6-4
John Alexander
6-4 7-6(9)
Brian Fairlie
7-6(5) 7-6(3)
Andres Gimeno
6-2 6-0
Arthur Ashe
6-4 6-2
Nikola Pilic
6-3 6-4
Dennis Ralston
6-1 6-4
Tony Roche
7-6(2) 6-3
Round of 16
John Newcombe
6-1 6-4
Cliff Drysdale
7-5 7-5
Roy Emerson
6-4 6-7(5) 6-3
Rod Laver
6-4 6-2
Brian Fairlie
5-7 7-6(2) 7-6(6)
Arthur Ashe
6-7(10) 7-5 (ret.)
Dennis Ralston
7-5 6-4
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
John Newcombe
3-6 2-6 6-1 6-4 7-6(4)
Rod Laver
6-3 7-6(1) 3-6 6-1
Final
John Newcombe
7-6(5) 7-6(1) 6-4
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.