WTA Manchester 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

Virginia Wade won the 1970 Manchester, defeating Ann Jones 2-6 6-2 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Manchester, United Kingdom, from October 20 to October 26, 1970. The match log contains 23 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Virginia Wade
def. Ann Jones , 2-6 6-2 6-1
Dates
Oct 20 — Oct 26
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Manchester 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Virginia Wade 2-6 6-2 6-1 Ann Jones H2H Match data Oct 26, 1970* F
SF (2)
Ann Jones 6-0 6-1 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Oct 25, 1970* SF
Virginia Wade 7-5 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Oct 25, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Virginia Wade 6-4 6-3 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Oct 25, 1970* QF
Ann Jones 6-0 6-0 Betty Stove H2H Match data Oct 25, 1970* QF
Francoise Durr 6-2 6-0 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Oct 25, 1970* QF
Patti Hogan 8-10 7-5 6-4 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Oct 25, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Patti Hogan 6-1 6-4 Sally Holdsworth H2H Match data Oct 24, 1970* R16
Virginia Wade 6-4 7-5 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Oct 24, 1970* R16
Betty Stove 6-1 6-0 Penny Moor H2H Match data Oct 24, 1970* R16
Francoise Durr 6-3 6-2 Janice Townsend H2H Match data Oct 24, 1970* R16
Joyce Williams 7-5 6-3 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Oct 24, 1970* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-1 6-0 Denise Staniszewski H2H Match data Oct 24, 1970* R16
Winnie Shaw 9-7 2-6 6-0 Nell Truman H2H Match data Oct 24, 1970* R16
Ann Jones 6-1 6-2 Lesley Charles H2H Match data Oct 24, 1970* R16
R32 (8)
Patti Hogan 6-1 6-0 Vicky Schofield H2H Match data Oct 23, 1970* R32
Nell Truman 6-3 6-1 Jenny Helliar H2H Match data Oct 23, 1970* R32
Joyce Williams 6-1 6-0 Janet Wheeler H2H Match data Oct 23, 1970* R32
Corinne Molesworth 6-0 6-0 Margot Knowles H2H Match data Oct 23, 1970* R32
Sally Holdsworth 6-2 6-4 Barbara Wadsworth H2H Match data Oct 23, 1970* R32
Janice Townsend 6-2 6-3 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Oct 23, 1970* R32
Francoise Durr 6-2 6-4 Barbara Walsh H2H Match data Oct 23, 1970* R32
Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-1 Marilyn Greenwood H2H Match data Oct 23, 1970* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Manchester.

Most Finals

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

  1. Ann Jones 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Virginia Wade 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Jones 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
Virginia Wade 2-6 6-2 6-1 Ann Jones H2H Match data 1970 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Manchester held?
Manchester is held in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Manchester?
The 1970 Manchester was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Ann Jones 2-6 6-2 6-1.
When was the first Manchester played?
The first edition of Manchester was held in 1970.
What surface is Manchester played on?
Manchester is played on hard courts.