The 1971 BMC Invitational, also known as the British Motor Cars Invitational, was a women's

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tournament that took place on indoor carpet courts at the Civic Auditorium in

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in the United States. It was the initial tournament of the 1971 WT Women's Pro Tour and as such was the first all-female professional tournament as part of a women's tennis tour. The event was held from January 6 through January 9, 1971. The final drew an attendance of 3,100 spectators who saw first-seeded

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win the singles title and collect $4,300 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

defeated Rosie Casals 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

/ Rosie Casals defeated Françoise Dürr / Ann Jones 6–4, 6–7, 6–1

Prize money

References

External links

1971 BMC Invitational draw
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