The Virginia Slims Clay Court Championships, also known as the Virginia Slims of Chicago, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Lake Bluff Bath & Tennis Club in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1971 WT Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from August 19 through August 22, 1971. Third-seeded Françoise Dürr won the singles title and earned $4,100 first-prize money.
Finals Singles Françoise Dürr defeated Billie Jean King 6–4, 6–2
Doubles Judy Dalton / Françoise Dürr defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King 6–4, 7–6
Prize money
EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Singles $4,100$2,700$1,800$1,500$800$400
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