WTA Wellington 1970 Draw & Results

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Marilyn Pryde won the 1970 Wellington, defeating Robyn Legge 8-6 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 5–11 on grass courts in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Champion
def. Robyn Legge , 8-6 6-1
Dates
Jan 5 — Jan 11
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

7 recorded singles results

Wellington 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Marilyn Pryde 8-6 6-1 Robyn Legge H2H Match data Jan 11, 1970* F
SF (2)
Robyn Legge 6-2 6-4 Alice Tym H2H Match data Jan 10, 1970* SF
Marilyn Pryde 6-3 6-3 Beverley Vercoe H2H Match data Jan 10, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Robyn Legge 6-4 6-4 Shirley Collins H2H Match data Jan 10, 1970* QF
Marilyn Pryde 6-2 6-2 Cecilie Fleming H2H Match data Jan 10, 1970* QF
Beverley Vercoe 4-6 6-2 6-4 Stephanie Bardsley H2H Match data Jan 10, 1970* QF
Alice Tym 7-5 6-3 Jill Fraser H2H Match data Jan 10, 1970* QF

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Wellington.

Most Finals

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

  1. Marilyn Pryde 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Marilyn Pryde 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alice Tym 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Wellington finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Marilyn Pryde 8-6 6-1 Robyn Legge H2H Match data 1970 Grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wellington held?
Wellington is held in Wellington, New Zealand.
Who won the most recent Wellington?
The 1970 Wellington was won by Marilyn Pryde, who defeated Robyn Legge 8-6 6-1.
When was the first Wellington played?
The first edition of Wellington was held in 1970.
What surface is Wellington played on?
Wellington is played on grass courts.