Defending champion John Newcombe successfully defended his title, defeating Stan Smith in the final, 6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1971 Wimbledon Championships.
In the 1971 Wimbledon Championships, John Newcombe successfully defended his championship by defeating Stan Smith in a closely contested match. The final score was 6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4.