ATP Sydney International 1971 Draw & Results

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Phil Dent won the 1971 Sydney International, defeating John Alexander 4-6 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-3 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played January 18–24 on hard courts in Sydney, Australia.

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Champion
def. John Alexander , 4-6 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-3
Dates
Jan 18 — Jan 24
Location
Sydney, Australia
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Round of 32

Phil Dent 6-3 6-4 6-2
Jean Loup Rouyer 2-6 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-4
Vladimir Zednik 4-6 6-7 6-3 6-2 6-2
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Bob Giltinan 7-5 1-6 7-6 6-4
Ross Case 6-3 6-4 7-5
Colin Dibley 6-2 6-2 3-6 6-2
Ian Fletcher 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3
Syd Ball 6-2 6-4 6-2

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

Phil Dent 6-2 6-4 6-7 4-6 6-1
Alex Metreveli 4-6 7-5 6-4 6-0
John Alexander 6-2 5-7 4-6 6-4 6-2
Mal Anderson 6-4 6-7 6-0 6-4

Semifinals

Phil Dent 3-6 7-6 6-3 6-4
John Alexander 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4

Final

Phil Dent 4-6 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-3

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Sydney International.

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Phil Dent 32 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. John Alexander 13 appearances

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

Recent Finals

Recent Sydney International finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Aslan Karatsev #20 6-3 6-3 Andy Murray #135 H2H Match data 2022 Hard
Alex de Minaur #29 7-5 7-6(5) Andreas Seppi #37 H2H Match data 2019 Hard
Daniil Medvedev #84 1-6 6-4 7-5 Alex de Minaur #167 H2H Match data 2018 Hard
Gilles Muller #34 7-6(5) 6-2 Daniel Evans #67 H2H Match data 2017 Hard
Viktor Troicki #22 2-6 6-1 7-6(7) Grigor Dimitrov #28 H2H Match data 2016 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sydney International held?
Sydney International is held in Sydney, Australia.
Who is the latest recorded Sydney International winner?
The 2022 Sydney International was won by Aslan Karatsev, who defeated Andy Murray 6-3 6-3.
Who has won the most Sydney International titles?
Lleyton Hewitt has won 4 Sydney International titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first Sydney International played?
The first edition of Sydney International was held in 1885.
What surface is Sydney International played on?
Sydney International is played on hard courts.