Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
-
Rod Laver 1 final
ATP Champions Classic 1971 Draw & Results
CompletedRod Laver won the 1971 Champions Classic, defeating Tom Okker 6-5 6-2 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played March 19–25 on carpet courts in Champions Classic.
Full tournament history →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
19 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
-
Rod Laver 13 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
-
Arthur Ashe 1 appearance
View the full Champions Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Laver | 6-5 6-2 6-1 | Tom Okker | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Carpet |
View full tournament history →
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.