Tennis tournament
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.
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
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