Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA Richmond 1972 Draw & Results
CompletedBillie Jean King won the 1972 Richmond, defeating Nancy Richey 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played March 21–27 on clay courts in Richmond.
Full tournament history →Dates
Mar 21 — Mar 27
Location
Richmond
Category
WTA 250
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
32 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 6-4 | Nancy Richey | H2H | Match data | Mar 27, 1972* | F |
| BR (1) | ||||||
| Kerry Reid | 6-1 7-5 | Rosie Casals | H2H | Match data | Mar 27, 1972* | BR |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Nancy Richey | 1-6 7-5 6-2 | Rosie Casals | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1972* | SF |
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 6-0 | Kerry Reid | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1972* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Billie Jean King | 6-1 6-0 | Janet Newberry | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1972* | QF |
| Nancy Richey | 7-5 6-1 | Marie Pinterova | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1972* | QF |
| Kerry Reid | 6-0 6-2 | Lany Kaligis | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1972* | QF |
| Rosie Casals | 6-7(4) 6-2 7-5 | Wendy Gilchrist | H2H | Match data | Mar 26, 1972* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| Rosie Casals | 6-1 6-4 | Esme Emmanuel | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1972* | R16 |
| Nancy Richey | 6-1 6-2 | Lita Liem | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1972* | R16 |
| Wendy Gilchrist | 6-2 6-4 | Marcie Louie | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1972* | R16 |
| Kerry Reid | 6-3 6-2 | Margaret Cooper | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1972* | R16 |
| Janet Newberry | 6-4 7-5 | Mona Guerrant | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1972* | R16 |
| Marie Pinterova | 7-5 5-7 6-3 | Corinne Molesworth | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1972* | R16 |
| Lany Kaligis | 6-1 6-4 | Kerry Harris | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1972* | R16 Upset: winner had a 10 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Billie Jean King | 6-2 7-5 | Nell Truman | H2H | Match data | Mar 25, 1972* | R16 |
| R32 (16) | ||||||
| Marie Pinterova | 6-0 6-4 | Cecilia Martinez | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Esme Emmanuel | 6-1 6-1 | Nancy Allen | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Kerry Harris | 7-5 4-6 6-3 | Karen Krantzcke | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Wendy Gilchrist | 6-3 2-6 6-4 | Jill Cooper | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Corinne Molesworth | 6-7 6-1 6-2 | Wendy Overton | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 Upset: winner had a 18 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Nancy Richey | 6-2 6-1 | Tam Oshaughnessy | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Billie Jean King | 6-2 6-3 | Barbara Downs | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Kerry Reid | 6-3 6-4 | Madeleine Pegel | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Lany Kaligis | 7-6 2-6 6-3 | Kristien Shaw | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 Upset: winner had a 11 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Marcie Louie | 6-3 6-3 | Vicky Berner | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Rosie Casals | 6-0 6-0 | Sue Pritula | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Nell Truman | 6-7 6-2 7-6 | Cynthia Doerner | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Mona Guerrant | 6-1 7-6 | Judy Tegart | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 Upset: winner had a 18 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Janet Newberry | 6-4 6-1 | Nancy Ornstein | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Margaret Cooper | 6-0 6-4 | Pamela Austin | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
| Lita Liem | 6-2 6-4 | Patricia Reese | H2H | Match data | Mar 24, 1972* | R32 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Richmond.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Billie Jean King 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Barbara Downs 1 appearance
View the full Richmond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 6-4 | Nancy Richey | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Richmond held?
- Richmond is held in Richmond.
- Who won the most recent Richmond?
- The 1972 Richmond was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Nancy Richey 6-3 6-4.
- When was the first Richmond played?
- The first edition of Richmond was held in 1972.
- What surface is Richmond played on?
- Richmond is played on clay courts.