WTA Christchurch 1971 Draw & Results

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Francoise Durr won the 1971 Christchurch, defeating Billie Jean King 6-3 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played December 1–7 on grass courts in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Champion
Francoise Durr
def. Billie Jean King , 6-3 6-0
Dates
Dec 1 — Dec 7
Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
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

15 recorded singles results

Christchurch 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Francoise Durr 6-3 6-0 Billie Jean King H2H Match data Dec 7, 1971* F
SF (2)
Francoise Durr 6-2 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Dec 6, 1971* SF
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-4 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Dec 6, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Kerry Reid 6-1 6-1 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Dec 6, 1971* QF
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-4 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Dec 6, 1971* QF
Rosie Casals 5-7 6-3 6-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Dec 6, 1971* QF
Francoise Durr 7-5 6-4 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Dec 6, 1971* QF
R16 (8)
Francoise Durr 6-0 6-0 Cecilie Fleming H2H Match data Dec 5, 1971* R16
Kristien Shaw 7-5 6-2 Margie Rennie H2H Match data Dec 5, 1971* R16
Rosie Casals 6-0 6-1 Susan Armstrong H2H Match data Dec 5, 1971* R16
Lesley Hunt 9-8(3) 6-1 Robyn Legge H2H Match data Dec 5, 1971* R16
Kerry Reid 6-0 6-0 Judy Langford H2H Match data Dec 5, 1971* R16
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-1 6-4 Marilyn Pryde H2H Match data Dec 5, 1971* R16
Billie Jean King 6-0 6-1 Cherry Armitage H2H Match data Dec 5, 1971* R16
Judy Tegart 6-4 6-1 Mary Struthers H2H Match data Dec 5, 1971* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Christchurch.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Francoise Durr 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Billie Jean King 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 Christchurch finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Francoise Durr 6-3 6-0 Billie Jean King H2H Match data 1971 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Christchurch held?
Christchurch is held in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Who won the most recent Christchurch?
The 1971 Christchurch was won by Francoise Durr, who defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 6-0.
When was the first Christchurch played?
The first edition of Christchurch was held in 1971.
What surface is Christchurch played on?
Christchurch is played on grass courts.