WTA Manchester 1968 Draw & Results

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Margaret Court won the 1968 Manchester, defeating Virginia Wade 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played June 4–10 on grass courts in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Virginia Wade , 6-4 4-6 6-4
Dates
Jun 4 — Jun 10
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Manchester.

Most Finals

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

  1. Margaret Court 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ada Bakker 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 Manchester finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 6-4 4-6 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1968 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Manchester held?
Manchester is held in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Manchester?
The 1968 Manchester was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-4 4-6 6-4.
When was the first Manchester played?
The first edition of Manchester was held in 1968.
What surface is Manchester played on?
Manchester is played on grass courts.