1971 Western Championships
Tennis tournament
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The 1971 Western Championships, also known as the Cincinnati Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Cincinnati Tennis Club in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1971 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix circuit. The tournament was held from August 2 through August 8, 1971. Stan Smith and Virginia Wade won the singles titles.[3]
| 1971 Western Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 2–8 |
| Edition | 71st |
| Category | Grand Prix Circuit |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $30,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Venue | Cincinnati Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Stan Smith[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Virginia Wade | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Stan Smith / Erik van Dillen[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Helen Gourlay / Kerry Harris | |
Finals
Men's singles
Stan Smith defeated 
Juan Gisbert, Sr. 7–6, 6–3
Women's singles
Virginia Wade defeated Linda Tuero 6–3, 6–3
Men's doubles
Stan Smith / Erik van Dillen defeated Sandy Mayer / Roscoe Tanner 6–4, 6–4
Women's doubles
Helen Gourlay / Kerry Harris defeated 
Gail Chanfreau / Winnie Shaw 6–4, 6–4