WTA Auckland Centennial 1971 Draw & Results

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Margaret Court won the 1971 Auckland Centennial, defeating Evonne Goolagong 3-6 7-6(1) 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played March 3–9 on grass courts in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Evonne Goolagong , 3-6 7-6(1) 6-2
Dates
Mar 3 — Mar 9
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
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

15 recorded singles results

Auckland Centennial 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Margaret Court 3-6 7-6(1) 6-2 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data Mar 9, 1971* F
SF (2)
Evonne Goolagong 7-6(2) 4-6 7-5 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Mar 8, 1971* SF
Margaret Court 6-3 6-2 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Mar 8, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Winnie Shaw 6-3 7-6 Lesley Turner H2H Match data Mar 8, 1971* QF
Margaret Court 6-3 6-1 Marilyn Pryde H2H Match data Mar 8, 1971* QF
Patti Hogan 6-0 6-3 Robyn Legge H2H Match data Mar 8, 1971* QF
Evonne Goolagong 6-3 4-6 6-0 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Mar 8, 1971* QF
R16 (8)
Marilyn Pryde 6-2 7-6 Elaine Stephan H2H Match data Mar 7, 1971* R16
Lesley Turner 6-2 6-2 Ann Stevens H2H Match data Mar 7, 1971* R16
Margaret Court 7-5 6-2 Cecilie Fleming H2H Match data Mar 7, 1971* R16
Patti Hogan 6-1 6-2 Beverley Vercoe H2H Match data Mar 7, 1971* R16
Winnie Shaw 6-2 7-5 Jill Fraser H2H Match data Mar 7, 1971* R16
Robyn Legge 7-6 6-3 Ruia Morrison H2H Match data Mar 7, 1971* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-1 6-3 Jeanette Amer H2H Match data Mar 7, 1971* R16
Evonne Goolagong 7-5 6-3 Shelley Monds H2H Match data Mar 7, 1971* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Auckland Centennial.

Most Finals

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

  1. Evonne Goolagong 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Stevens 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Auckland Centennial finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 3-6 7-6(1) 6-2 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data 1971 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Auckland Centennial held?
Auckland Centennial is held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Who won the most recent Auckland Centennial?
The 1971 Auckland Centennial was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Evonne Goolagong 3-6 7-6(1) 6-2.
When was the first Auckland Centennial played?
The first edition of Auckland Centennial was held in 1971.
What surface is Auckland Centennial played on?
Auckland Centennial is played on grass courts.