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WTA US Open 1971 Draw & Results
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Billie Jean King won the 1971 US Open, defeating Rosie Casals 6-4 7-6 in the final. The Grand Slam was played September 1–14 on grass courts in New York, United States.
The US Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of the calendar year and continues the lineage of the U.S. National Championships.
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Location
New York,
Results
Match Log
Draw
63 recorded singles results
US Open 1971 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Billie Jean King 6-4 7-6 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Sep 14, 1971* F Rosie Casals 6-4 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Sep 13, 1971* SF Billie Jean King 6-3 6-2 Chris Evert H2H Match data Sep 13, 1971* SF Kerry Reid 6-3 7-5 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Sep 11, 1971* QF Billie Jean King 6-3 7-5 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Sep 11, 1971* QF Rosie Casals 6-4 2-6 6-4 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Sep 11, 1971* QF Chris Evert 4-6 6-2 6-3 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Sep 11, 1971* QF Laura Dupont 0-6 6-2 6-4 Nancy Richey H2H Match data Sep 9, 1971* R16 Upset: winner had a 7 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Joyce Williams 7-5 6-4 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Sep 9, 1971* R16 Judy Tegart 6-2 6-2 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data Sep 9, 1971* R16 Kerry Reid 6-4 6-2 Eliza Pande H2H Match data Sep 9, 1971* R16 Lesley Hunt 6-1 6-1 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Sep 9, 1971* R16 Chris Evert 2-6 6-2 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Sep 9, 1971* R16 Billie Jean King 6-0 6-2 Linda Tuero H2H Match data Sep 9, 1971* R16 Rosie Casals 6-1 6-1 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Sep 9, 1971* R16 Kerry Harris 6-7 7-6 6-3 Alena Palmeova West H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Laura Dupont 6-4 6-1 Christina Sandberg H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Julie Heldman 2-6 6-4 6-1 Nell Truman H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Eliza Pande 6-2 6-4 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Rosie Casals 2-6 6-3 6-0 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Linda Tuero 6-2 6-2 Pamela Austin H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Lesley Hunt 6-1 6-2 Barbara Downs H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Judy Tegart 6-2 6-4 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Francoise Durr 6-0 6-2 Lita Liem H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Chris Evert 4-6 7-6 6-1 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Joyce Williams 6-4 6-7 6-4 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Nancy Richey 6-3 6-1 Elena Subirats H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Gail Sherriff 6-3 6-3 Marita Redondo H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Kerry Reid 6-0 6-3 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Wendy Gilchrist 7-5 6-4 Laurie Tenney H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Sep 7, 1971* R32 Rosie Casals 6-3 2-6 6-3 Betty Stove H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Christina Sandberg 4-6 6-3 6-2 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Kristien Shaw 6-4 7-6 Carole Graebner H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Judy Tegart 6-0 6-1 Vicky Berner H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Winnie Shaw 6-1 6-1 Gail Hansen H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Gail Sherriff 6-2 6-1 Junko Sawamatsu H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Nell Truman 6-1 6-0 Jane Ohara H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Francoise Durr 6-4 6-0 Carol Aucamp H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Wendy Gilchrist 7-6 7-6 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Marita Redondo 6-7 6-2 6-3 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Janet Newberry 6-0 6-2 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Chris Evert 6-1 6-0 Edda Buding H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Eliza Pande 6-3 6-3 Janice Metcalf H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Kerry Harris 6-3 6-3 Stephanie Defina H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Laurie Tenney 6-1 6-3 Louise Gonnerman H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Barbara Downs 6-2 1-6 7-5 Jill Cooper H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Pam Teeguarden 6-4 2-6 6-3 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Lita Liem 6-3 6-1 Patricia Reese H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Pamela Austin 6-4 0-6 6-2 Sandy Stap H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Kerry Reid 6-3 6-3 Ada Bakker H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Billie Jean King 6-0 6-1 Jeanne Arth H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Elena Subirats 6-0 6-3 Sue Stap H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Alena Palmeova West 6-2 6-3 Gussie Moran H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Joyce Williams 7-6 7-5 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Linda Tuero 6-1 3-6 7-6 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Julie Heldman 6-4 6-3 Marjorie Gengler H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Helen Gourlay 6-3 6-4 Kathy Kraft H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Wendy Overton 6-3 6-3 Marcie Louie H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Mary Ann Eisel 6-0 6-2 Sally Holdsworth H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Lesley Hunt 7-5 6-0 Raquel Giscafre H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Nancy Richey 6-2 6-3 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64 Laura Dupont 6-3 6-1 Farel Footman H2H Match data Sep 4, 1971* R64
The leading Open Era records for US Open.
Most Titles
Open Era singles titles. 2 players share this record.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is US Open held?
US Open is held in New York, United States.
Who is the latest recorded US Open winner?
The 2026 US Open was won by Elena Rybakina, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2.
Who has won the most US Open titles?
Chris Evert and Serena Williams are tied for the most US Open titles in the Open Era (since 1968), with 6 each.
When was the first US Open played?
The first edition of US Open was held in 1881. The first women's singles edition was held in 1887.
What surface is US Open played on?
US Open is played on grass courts.