1971 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles

Defending champion John Newcombe defeated 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. It was his third Wimbledon singles title and fourth major singles title overall.

Seeds
🇦🇺 Rod Laver (quarterfinals) 🇦🇺 John Newcombe (champion) 🇦🇺 Ken Rosewall (semifinals) 🇺🇸 Stan Smith (final) 🇺🇸 Arthur Ashe (third round) 🇺🇸 Cliff Richey (quarterfinals) Ilie Năstase (second round) Cliff Drysdale (first round)