WTA Billingham 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Virginia Wade won the 1971 Billingham, defeating Julie Heldman 4-6 7-5 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Billingham, from October 19 to October 25, 1971.

Champion
Virginia Wade
def. Julie Heldman , 4-6 7-5 6-3
Dates
Oct 19 — Oct 25
Location
Billingham
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Round of 16
Virginia Wade 7-6(6) 6-3
Corinne Molesworth
Winnie Shaw 6-0 6-1
Jackie Fayter
Francoise Durr 6-2 6-0
Glynis Coles
Patti Hogan 6-4 6-1
Wendy Slaughter
Julie Heldman 7-5 6-2
Nell Truman
Cathy Lorrains (w/o)
Penny Moor
Evonne Goolagong 6-1 6-4
Susan Minford
Betty Stove 6-3 6-0
Lesley Charles
Quarterfinals
Virginia Wade 6-4 6-4
Winnie Shaw
Francoise Durr 6-4 6-3
Patti Hogan
Julie Heldman 6-3 6-2
Cathy Lorrains
Evonne Goolagong 4-6 6-2 7-5
Betty Stove
Semifinals
Virginia Wade 7-6(5) 6-3
Francoise Durr
Julie Heldman 6-0 7-5
Evonne Goolagong
Final
Virginia Wade 4-6 7-5 6-3
Julie Heldman

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Margaret Court 1
Virginia Wade 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1972 Carpet Margaret Court 7-5 6-0 Julie Heldman H2H Match data
1971 Carpet Virginia Wade 4-6 7-5 6-3 Julie Heldman H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Billingham held?
Billingham is held in Billingham.
Who won the most recent Billingham?
The 1972 Billingham was won by Margaret Court 7-5 6-0.
Who has won the most Billingham titles?
Margaret Court has won 1 Billingham title, the most by any player.
When was the first Billingham played?
The first edition of Billingham was held in 1971.
What surface is Billingham played on?
Billingham is played on carpet courts.