WTA Australian Open 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Margaret Court won the 1971 Australian Open, defeating Evonne Goolagong 2-6 7-6(0) 7-5 in the final. The Grand Slam was played on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia, from March 7 to March 21, 1971.

Champion
Margaret Court
def. Evonne Goolagong , 2-6 7-6(0) 7-5
Dates
Mar 7 — Mar 21
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Category
Grand Slam
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Mar 21, 1971* F Margaret Court 2-6 7-6(0) 7-5 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data
SF (2)
Mar 20, 1971* SF Margaret Court 6-0 6-3 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data
Mar 20, 1971* SF Evonne Goolagong 7-6 6-1 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
QF (4)
Mar 18, 1971* QF Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data
Mar 18, 1971* QF Winnie Shaw 6-0 7-6 Norma Marsh H2H Match data
Mar 18, 1971* QF Lesley Hunt 6-4 6-4 Jan Lehane H2H Match data
Mar 18, 1971* QF Margaret Court 6-0 6-4 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Mar 16, 1971* R16 Winnie Shaw 6-0 1-6 6-4 Lesley Turner H2H Match data
Mar 16, 1971* R16 Lesley Hunt 6-3 6-4 Patti Hogan H2H Match data
Mar 16, 1971* R16 Helen Gourlay 7-5 6-4 Barbara Hawcroft H2H Match data
Mar 16, 1971* R16 Margaret Court 6-1 6-1 Patricia Coleman H2H Match data
Mar 16, 1971* R16 Jan Lehane 6-1 6-0 Norma Eastburn H2H Match data
Mar 16, 1971* R16 Norma Marsh 6-2 6-3 Sandra Hole H2H Match data
Mar 16, 1971* R16 Evonne Goolagong 6-1 6-1 Helen Kayser H2H Match data
Mar 16, 1971* R16 Sharon Walsh Pete 6-3 6-1 Patricia Edwards H2H Match data
R32 (14)
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Helen Kayser 6-0 5-0 (ret.) Kati Athorne H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Lesley Hunt 6-3 6-4 Adrienne Avis H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Patricia Edwards 6-3 7-6 Kerry Harris H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Norma Eastburn (w/o) Gail Sherriff H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 6-2 Anne Coleman H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Patricia Coleman 6-0 6-0 Helen Taylor H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Sandra Hole 6-7 6-3 7-5 Janet Fallis H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Barbara Hawcroft 6-3 6-4 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Norma Marsh 6-1 6-2 Marilyn Tesch H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Helen Gourlay 6-3 3-6 6-1 Vicki Lancaster Kerr H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Patti Hogan 6-4 6-2 Sandra Walsham H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Jan Lehane 6-3 6-0 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Winnie Shaw 6-1 6-0 Janet Young H2H Match data
Mar 13, 1971* R32 Lesley Turner 6-1 6-1 Carol Sherriff H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Serena Williams 7
Evonne Goolagong 4
Margaret Court 4
Monica Seles 4
Steffi Graf 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Australian Open held?
Australian Open is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Australian Open?
The 2026 Australian Open was won by Elena Rybakina 6-4 4-6 6-4.
Who has won the most Australian Open titles?
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When was the first Australian Open played?
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What surface is Australian Open played on?
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