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Tennis tournament
1971 Midlands International
DateJanuary 25–31
Edition3rd
CategoryUSLTA Indoor Circuit
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$15,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationOmaha, Nebraska, U.S.
VenueCity Auditorium
Attendance10,956
Champions
Singles
Romania Ilie Năstase
Doubles
United States Clark Graebner / Brazil Thomaz Koch
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The 1971 Midlands International, also known as the Omaha International, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the City Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, in the United States that was part of the 1971 USLTA Indoor Circuit. It was the third edition of the event and was held from January 25 through January 31, 1971. The event was sponsored by the Junior League of Omaha. First-seeded Ilie Năstase won the singles title and earned $3,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

Romania Ilie Năstase defeated United States Cliff Richey 6–4, 6–3, 6–1

  • It was Năstase's 1st singles title of the year and 5th of his career.

Doubles

United States Clark Graebner / Brazil Thomaz Koch defeated United States Jim McManus /United States Jim Osborne 6–4, 4–6, 6–4

References

  1. ^ Bill Last (February 1, 1971). "Spinning lob keys Nastase's victory". Omaha World-Herald. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "1971 Omaha – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
  3. "1971 Omaha – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
  4. "Nastase conquers Richey, 6‐4, 6‐3, 6‐1". The New York Times. AP. February 1, 1971. p. 41.

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