WTA Indianapolis 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1971 Indianapolis, defeating Linda Tuero 6-4 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Indianapolis, United States, from August 9 to August 15, 1971. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Linda Tuero , 6-4 7-5
Dates
Aug 9 — Aug 15
Location
Indianapolis, United States
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

Indianapolis 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-4 7-5 Linda Tuero H2H Match data Aug 15, 1971* F
SF (2)
Billie Jean King 6-0 6-2 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Aug 14, 1971* SF
Linda Tuero 5-7 6-3 4-3 (ret.) Gail Sherriff H2H Match data Aug 14, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Gail Sherriff 7-6 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Aug 14, 1971* QF
Linda Tuero 7-5 6-1 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Aug 14, 1971* QF
Helen Gourlay 4-6 6-1 6-3 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Aug 14, 1971* QF
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-2 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Aug 14, 1971* QF
R16 (8)
Linda Tuero 7-6 6-1 Becky Vest H2H Match data Aug 13, 1971* R16
Kerry Harris 6-2 6-7 6-3 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Aug 13, 1971* R16
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-0 Nathalie Fuchs H2H Match data Aug 13, 1971* R16
Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-4 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Aug 13, 1971* R16
Julie Heldman 7-5 6-4 Nell Truman H2H Match data Aug 13, 1971* R16
Helen Gourlay 1-6 6-1 7-5 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Aug 13, 1971* R16
Gail Sherriff 6-2 7-5 Jill Cooper H2H Match data Aug 13, 1971* R16
Kerry Reid 7-5 6-1 Christine Truman H2H Match data Aug 13, 1971* R16
R32 (16)
Winnie Shaw 6-2 6-0 Marjorie Gengler H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Jill Cooper 7-5 6-1 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Christine Truman 3-6 6-4 6-4 Margaret Cooper H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Helen Gourlay 6-1 6-2 Marilyn Greenwood H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Julie Heldman 6-1 6-2 Doreen Irish H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Becky Vest 6-2 6-4 Edda Buding H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Kerry Harris 6-2 7-6 Nancy Ornstein H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Linda Tuero 6-4 6-1 Janice Metcalf H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Laura Dupont 6-4 (ret.) Judy Tegart H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32 Upset: winner had a 9 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Pam Teeguarden 6-2 6-3 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Wendy Overton 6-0 6-4 Maria Teresa Nasuelli H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Gail Sherriff 7-6 6-2 Gail Hansen H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Kerry Reid 6-0 6-3 Farel Footman H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Nathalie Fuchs 6-4 6-2 Tam Oshaughnessy H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2 Tina Mochizuki H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32
Nell Truman 6-3 2-6 6-2 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Aug 12, 1971* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Indianapolis.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Becky Vest 1 appearance

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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 Indianapolis finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-4 7-5 Linda Tuero H2H Match data 1971 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Indianapolis held?
Indianapolis is held in Indianapolis, United States.
Who won the most recent Indianapolis?
The 1971 Indianapolis was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Linda Tuero 6-4 7-5.
When was the first Indianapolis played?
The first edition of Indianapolis was held in 1971.
What surface is Indianapolis played on?
Indianapolis is played on clay courts.