The 1971 Rothmans Open, also known as the Italian International Open and Bologna WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit and took place in Bologna, Italy. It was the first edition of the tournament and was held from 8 November through 14 November 1971. Rod Laver won the singles title and earned $10,000 first prize money.

Finals

Singles

Australia Rod Laver defeated United States Arthur Ashe 6–3, 6–4, 6–4

Doubles

Australia Ken Rosewall / Australia Fred Stolle defeated South Africa Robert Maud / South Africa Frew McMillan 6–7, 6–2, 6–3, 6–3

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