Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA St. Petersburg 1971 Draw & Results
CompletedChris Evert won the 1971 St. Petersburg, defeating Julie Heldman 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played April 5–11 on clay courts in St Petersburg, Russia.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 5 — Apr 11
Location
St Petersburg, Russia
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
15 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Chris Evert | 6-1 6-2 | Julie Heldman | H2H | Match data | Apr 11, 1971* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Chris Evert | 6-7(2) 6-3 (ret.) | Billie Jean King | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1971* | SF Upset: winner had a 5 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Julie Heldman | 6-0 6-3 | Rosie Casals | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1971* | SF Upset: winner had a 18 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Billie Jean King | 6-2 7-6(4) | Karen Krantzcke | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1971* | QF |
| Chris Evert | 6-0 6-2 | Judy Alvarez | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1971* | QF |
| Julie Heldman | 6-1 3-6 6-4 | Kerry Reid | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1971* | QF |
| Rosie Casals | 5-7 6-4 6-4 | Judy Tegart | H2H | Match data | Apr 10, 1971* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| Kerry Reid | 6-0 7-6 | Esme Emmanuel | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971* | R16 |
| Rosie Casals | 6-4 6-4 | Tory Ann Fretz | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971* | R16 |
| Julie Heldman | 7-5 6-2 | Ann Jones | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971* | R16 Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Chris Evert | 6-0 7-5 | Francoise Durr | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971* | R16 Upset: winner had a 19 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Judy Tegart | 6-2 6-2 | Kristy Pigeon | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971* | R16 |
| Karen Krantzcke | 6-3 7-5 | Susan Vinton | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971* | R16 |
| Judy Alvarez | 6-1 6-1 | Betty Ann Grubb | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971* | R16 |
| Billie Jean King | 6-2 6-1 | Wendy Gilchrist | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1971* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for St. Petersburg.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Chris Evert 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Ann Jones 1 appearance
View the full St. Petersburg record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-1 6-2 | Julie Heldman | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is St. Petersburg held?
- St. Petersburg is held in St Petersburg, Russia.
- Who won the most recent St. Petersburg?
- The 1971 St. Petersburg was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Julie Heldman 6-1 6-2.
- When was the first St. Petersburg played?
- The first edition of St. Petersburg was held in 1971.
- What surface is St. Petersburg played on?
- St. Petersburg is played on clay courts.