1971 Italian Open (tennis)
# 1971 Italian Open (tennis)

The 1971 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played by men on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. The men's tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis circuit while the women's tournament was a non-tour event, i.e. not part of the Grand Prix or Virginia Slims circuit. The tournament was held from 3 May through 10 May 1971. The singles titles were won by Rod Laver and Virginia Wade.

## Finals

### Men's singles

Rod Laver defeated Jan Kodeš 7–5, 6–3, 6–3

### Women's singles

Virginia Wade defeated Helga Masthoff 6–4, 6–4

### Men's doubles

John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated Andrés Gimeno / Roger Taylor 6–4, 6–4

### Women's doubles

Virginia Wade / Helga Masthoff defeated Lesley Turner Bowrey / Helen Gourlay 5–7, 6–2, 6–2

