Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Joanne Russell 1 final
WTA Birmingham 1973 Draw & Results
CompletedLaurie Tenney won the 1973 Birmingham, defeating Joanne Russell 7-6 4-6 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 9–15 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jul 9 — Jul 15
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
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Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Round of 16
Laurie Tenney
6-3 6-2
Mary Hamm
5-7 6-3 6-1
Linda Thomas
6-3 6-0
Sally Greer
6-3 6-2
Joanne Russell
6-2 6-2
Virginia Brown
0-6 6-4 7-6
Valerie Ziegenfuss
6-3 6-4
Toni Novack
6-4 6-1
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Laurie Tenney
6-1 6-1
Joanne Russell
5-7 6-2 6-1
Final
Laurie Tenney
7-6 4-6 6-3
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Birmingham.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Laurie Tenney 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Ann Flint 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
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Tenney | 7-6 4-6 6-3 | Joanne Russell | H2H | Match data | 1973 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Birmingham held?
- Birmingham is held in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
- Who won the most recent Birmingham?
- The 1973 Birmingham was won by Laurie Tenney, who defeated Joanne Russell 7-6 4-6 6-3.
- When was the first Birmingham played?
- The first edition of Birmingham was held in 1973.