The 1971 Benson & Hedges Centennial Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Stanley Street Courts in Auckland, New Zealand, from 7 March to 13 March 1971. It was a non-tour event (i.e., not part of one of the main men's or women's circuits that year). Bob Carmichael and Margaret Court won the singles titles.
Finals
Men's singles
Bob Carmichael defeated Allan Stone 7–6, 7–6, 6–3. It was Carmichael's third title of the year and the fourth of his career.
Women's singles Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 3–6, 7–6(5–1), 6–2.
Men's doubles Bob Carmichael / Ray Ruffels defeated Brian Fairlie / Raymond Moore 6–3, 6–7, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3. It was Carmichael's second title of the year and the third of his career. It was Ruffels's only title of the year and the fourth of his career.
Women's doubles Margaret Court / Evonne Goolagong defeated Lesley Bowrey / Winnie Shaw 7–6, 6–0.
References
External links ATP tournament profile