WTA Brisbane International 1968 Draw & Results

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Karen Krantzcke won the 1968 Brisbane International, defeating Kerry Reid 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played December 7–13 on grass courts in Brisbane, Australia.

The Brisbane International is the ATP and WTA event staged at the Queensland Tennis Centre during Australia's opening hard-court swing.

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Champion
Karen Krantzcke
def. Kerry Reid , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Dec 7 — Dec 13
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

17 recorded singles results

Brisbane International 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Karen Krantzcke 6-3 6-4 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Dec 13, 1968* F
SF (2)
Karen Krantzcke 6-2 6-4 Lesley Turner H2H Match data Dec 12, 1968* SF
Kerry Reid 9-11 6-3 3-0 (ret.) Judy Tegart H2H Match data Dec 12, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Judy Tegart 6-2 6-3 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Dec 12, 1968* QF
Kerry Reid 6-4 3-6 6-3 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data Dec 12, 1968* QF
Lesley Turner 7-5 6-2 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data Dec 12, 1968* QF
Karen Krantzcke 6-4 6-1 Helen Rush H2H Match data Dec 12, 1968* QF
R16 (7)
Kerry Harris 7-5 6-2 Robyn Knobel H2H Match data Dec 11, 1968* R16
Karen Krantzcke 6-4 6-1 Marilyn Tesch H2H Match data Dec 11, 1968* R16
Evonne Goolagong 6-2 6-2 Barbara Hawcroft H2H Match data Dec 11, 1968* R16
Kerry Reid 6-1 6-2 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data Dec 11, 1968* R16
Judy Tegart 2-6 6-2 6-0 Lita Liem H2H Match data Dec 11, 1968* R16
Gail Sherriff 6-2 8-6 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Dec 11, 1968* R16
Lesley Turner 6-2 6-4 Vicki Lancaster Kerr H2H Match data Dec 11, 1968* R16
R32 (3)
Wendy Gilchrist 6-2 6-4 Lexie Kenny H2H Match data Dec 10, 1968* R32
Gail Sherriff 6-3 6-2 Margaret Starr H2H Match data Dec 10, 1968* R32
Barbara Hawcroft 6-0 6-2 Helen Sheedy H2H Match data Dec 10, 1968* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Brisbane International.

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles. 3 players share this record.

  1. Evonne Goolagong 3 titles

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes.

  1. Pam Shriver 5 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Helena Sukova 26 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. Wendy Turnbull 13 appearances

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Brisbane International finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Aryna Sabalenka #1 6-4 6-3 Marta Kostyuk #26 H2H Match data 2026 Hard
Aryna Sabalenka #1 4-6 6-3 6-2 Polina Kudermetova #107 H2H Match data 2025 Hard
Elena Rybakina #4 6-0 6-3 Aryna Sabalenka #2 H2H Match data 2024 Hard
Karolina Pliskova #2 6-4 4-6 7-5 Madison Keys #13 H2H Match data 2020 Hard
Karolina Pliskova #8 4-6 7-5 6-2 Lesia Tsurenko #27 H2H Match data 2019 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 500 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brisbane International held?
Brisbane International is held in Brisbane, Australia.
Who is the latest recorded Brisbane International winner?
The 2026 Brisbane International was won by Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-3.
Who has won the most Brisbane International titles?
Evonne Goolagong, Helena Sukova, and Karolina Pliskova are tied for the most Brisbane International titles, with 3 each.
What is the earliest recorded Brisbane International edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Brisbane International in TennisDB is 1968.
What surface is Brisbane International played on?
Brisbane International is played on grass courts.