WTA Istanbul 1972 Draw & Results

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Laura Rossouw won the 1972 Istanbul, defeating Julie Anthony 6-8 6-2 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 24–30 on clay courts in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Champion
def. Julie Anthony , 6-8 6-2 6-4
Dates
Jul 24 — Jul 30
Location
Istanbul, Turkey
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
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

Istanbul 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Laura Rossouw 6-8 6-2 6-4 Julie Anthony H2H Match data Jul 30, 1972* F
SF (2)
Julie Anthony 6-4 6-2 Sonja Pachta H2H Match data Jul 29, 1972* SF
Laura Rossouw 6-2 6-0 Fay Toyne H2H Match data Jul 29, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Fay Toyne 6-1 6-0 Lucinda Crosby H2H Match data Jul 29, 1972* QF
Sonja Pachta 2-6 6-0 6-4 Agneta Kun H2H Match data Jul 29, 1972* QF
Laura Rossouw 6-0 6-0 F Tokcan H2H Match data Jul 29, 1972* QF
Julie Anthony 6-1 6-1 Buyukfirat H2H Match data Jul 29, 1972* QF

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Istanbul.

Most Finals

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

  1. Julie Anthony 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Laura Rossouw 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Agneta Kun 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Istanbul finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Laura Rossouw 6-8 6-2 6-4 Julie Anthony H2H Match data 1972 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Istanbul held?
Istanbul is held in Istanbul, Turkey.
Who won the most recent Istanbul?
The 1972 Istanbul was won by Laura Rossouw, who defeated Julie Anthony 6-8 6-2 6-4.
When was the first Istanbul played?
The first edition of Istanbul was held in 1972.
What surface is Istanbul played on?
Istanbul is played on clay courts.