The 1971 Virginia Slims Masters was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor clay court at the Bartlett Park Tennis Center in St. Petersburg, Florida in the United States. The event was part of the 1971 WT Woman's Pro Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 5 through April 11, 1971. Chris Evert won the singles title but was not entitled to the $2,000 first-prize money due to her amateur status. Finals Singles Chris Evert defeated Julie Heldman 6–1, 6–2 It was Evert's second singles title of the year and of her career. Doubles Françoise Dürr / Ann Haydon-Jones defeated Judy Tegart Dalton / Julie Heldman 7–6, 3–6, 6–3 Prize money References Virginia Slims Masters Eckerd Open Virginia Slims Masters Virginia Slims Masters Virginia Slims Masters