1971 French Open

The 1971 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 24 May until 6 June. It was the 70th staging of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1971. Jan Kodeš and Evonne Goolagong won the singles titles.

Date24 May – 6 June 1971

Edition70

Category41st Grand Slam (ITF)

SurfaceClay

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1971 French Open
Date	24 May – 6 June 1971
Edition	70
Category	41st Grand Slam (ITF)
Surface	Clay
Location	Paris (XVI^e), France
Venue	Stade Roland Garros
Champions
Men's singles
Jan Kodeš^[1]^[2]
Women's singles
Evonne Goolagong^[2]^[3]
Men's doubles
Arthur Ashe / Marty Riessen^[2]^[4]
Women's doubles
Gail Sherriff Chanfreau / Françoise Dürr^[2]^[3]
Mixed doubles
Françoise Dürr / Jean-Claude Barclay^[2]^[3]

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Finals

Jan Kodeš defeated Ilie Năstase, 8–6, 6–2, 2–6, 7–5

• It was Kodeš' 2nd career Grand Slam singles title and his 2nd (consecutive) title at the French Open.

• It was Goolagong's first career Grand Slam singles title.

Arthur Ashe / Marty Riessen defeated Tom Gorman / Stan Smith, 6–8, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 11–9

• It was Ashe's 1st career Grand Slam doubles title and his 1st and only title at the French Open.

• It was Riessen's 1st career Grand Slam doubles title and his 1st and only title at the French Open.

• It was Chanfreau's third career Grand Slam doubles title, her second during the Open Era and her third title at the French Open.

• It was Dürr's sixth career Grand Slam doubles title, her fifth during the Open Era and her fifth (consecutive) and last title at the French Open.

• It was Dürr's 2nd career Grand Slam mixed doubles title and her 2nd title at the French Open.

• It was Barclay's 2nd career Grand Slam mixed doubles title and his 2nd title at the French Open.