The 1971 South African Open was a combined men's and women's

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s at the Ellis Park Tennis Stadium in

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. It was the 68th edition of the tournament and was held from 5 April through 17 April 1971.

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won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

defeated

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6–4, 7–5, 3–6, 6–4

Women's singles

defeated

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6–3, 6–1

Men's doubles

defeated

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5–7, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2

Women's doubles

defeated Brenda Kirk /

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6–3, 6–2

Mixed's doubles

defeated

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6–3, 7–6

References

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