ATP Champions Classic 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

Rod Laver won the 1971 Champions Classic, defeating Tom Okker 6-5 6-2 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in Champions Classic, from March 19 to March 25, 1971. The match log contains 19 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Tom Okker , 6-5 6-2 6-1
Dates
Mar 19 — Mar 25
Location
Champions Classic
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Champions Classic 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Rod Laver 6-5 6-2 6-1 Tom Okker H2H Match data Mar 25, 1971* F
SF (2)
Rod Laver 6-3 6-4 6-5 Dennis Ralston H2H Match data Mar 24, 1971* SF
Tom Okker 6-4 2-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 Roy Emerson H2H Match data Mar 24, 1971* SF
RR (16)
Rod Laver 6-3 6-2 6-5 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Dennis Ralston 6-2 4-6 7-6 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 5-6 5-6 6-2 6-2 6-2 Tom Okker H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 6-4 6-2 4-6 5-6 6-4 John Newcombe H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 6-2 6-3 6-5 Roy Emerson H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 6-5 4-6 3-6 6-5 6-1 Tony Roche H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 6-3 5-6 6-3 3-6 6-3 Roy Emerson H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Roy Emerson 4-6 6-1 6-3 6-5 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 6-5 6-4 6-5 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Tom Okker 6-4 6-2 1-6 6-3 John Newcombe H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Dennis Ralston 6-2 6-5 6-5 Tony Roche H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 3-6 6-3 6-3 6-4 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 Dennis Ralston H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Arthur Ashe 6-2 6-2 0-6 6-4 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 6-3 6-5 6-2 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR
Rod Laver 6-1 6-4 6-3 Tom Okker H2H Match data Mar 19, 1971 RR

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Champions Classic.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Rod Laver 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Rod Laver 13 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Arthur Ashe 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Champions Classic finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Rod Laver 6-5 6-2 6-1 Tom Okker H2H Match data 1971 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Champions Classic held?
Champions Classic is held in Champions Classic.
Who won the most recent Champions Classic?
The 1971 Champions Classic was won by Rod Laver, who defeated Tom Okker 6-5 6-2 6-1.
When was the first Champions Classic played?
The first edition of Champions Classic was held in 1971.
What surface is Champions Classic played on?
Champions Classic is played on carpet courts.