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WTA Indianapolis 1971 Draw & Results
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Billie Jean King won the 1971 Indianapolis, defeating Linda Tuero 6-4 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played August 9–15 on clay courts in Indianapolis, United States.
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Location
Indianapolis,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
31 recorded singles results
Indianapolis 1971 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Billie Jean King 6-4 7-5 Linda Tuero H2H Match data Aug 15, 1971* F 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 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 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 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
The leading Open Era records for Indianapolis.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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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.