WTA South Orange 1968 Draw & Results

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Mary Ann Eisel won the 1968 South Orange, defeating Kristy Pigeon 3-6 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 29–August 4 on grass courts in South Orange, United States.

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Champion
Mary Ann Eisel
def. Kristy Pigeon , 3-6 6-1 6-2
Dates
Jul 29 — Aug 4
Location
South Orange, United States
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

44 recorded singles results

South Orange 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Mary Ann Eisel 3-6 6-1 6-2 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data Aug 4, 1968* F
SF (2)
Kristy Pigeon 6-1 6-4 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Aug 3, 1968* SF
Mary Ann Eisel 8-6 7-5 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Aug 3, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Kristy Pigeon 6-4 1-6 7-5 Tory Ann Fretz H2H Match data Aug 3, 1968* QF
Helen Gourlay 6-4 6-3 Victoria Rogers H2H Match data Aug 3, 1968* QF
Karen Krantzcke 9-7 6-4 Linda Tuero H2H Match data Aug 3, 1968* QF
Mary Ann Eisel 3-6 9-7 10-8 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Aug 3, 1968* QF
R16 (8)
Tory Ann Fretz 6-2 6-4 Maryna Godwin H2H Match data Aug 2, 1968* R16
Karen Krantzcke 6-3 6-2 Emilie Burrer H2H Match data Aug 2, 1968* R16
Victoria Rogers 6-1 6-4 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data Aug 2, 1968* R16
Helen Gourlay 6-2 8-6 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Aug 2, 1968* R16
Patti Hogan 6-0 5-7 6-2 Roylee Bailey H2H Match data Aug 2, 1968* R16
Kristy Pigeon 6-3 6-3 Denise Carter H2H Match data Aug 2, 1968* R16
Mary Ann Eisel 4-6 6-4 7-5 Pixie Lamm H2H Match data Aug 2, 1968* R16
Linda Tuero 7-5 1-6 6-3 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Aug 2, 1968* R16
R32 (16)
Karen Krantzcke 6-1 6-1 Gretchen Vosters H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Maryna Godwin 2-6 8-6 6-3 Tina Lyman H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Helen Gourlay 6-3 6-1 Peggy Moore H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Tory Ann Fretz 6-8 6-0 7-5 Nadine Netter H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-2 6-3 Patricia Cody H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Laura Rossouw 6-1 6-2 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Victoria Rogers 6-3 6-3 Becky Vest H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Mary Ann Eisel 6-1 6-3 Carol Gay H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Roylee Bailey (w/o) Kathryn Smith H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Laura Dupont 6-3 6-4 Vija Vuskalns H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Pixie Lamm 6-1 6-3 Jade Schiffman H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Kristy Pigeon 6-4 6-4 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Denise Carter 6-3 6-1 Tish Adams H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Linda Tuero 6-1 6-3 Stephanie Grant H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Emilie Burrer 7-5 6-2 Louise Gonnerman H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
Patti Hogan 6-2 6-4 Marjorie Gengler H2H Match data Aug 1, 1968* R32
R64 (13)
Emilie Burrer 6-1 6-4 Mimi Kanarek H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Nadine Netter 6-3 10-12 6-3 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-2 6-0 Judy Dixon H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Tish Adams 8-6 6-2 Charlotte Atwater H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Patricia Cody 6-2 6-0 Dena Garcia H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Gretchen Vosters 6-4 6-3 Pat Stewart H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Maryna Godwin 6-2 4-6 6-3 Marilyn Aschner H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Linda Tuero 6-0 6-3 Carol Hunter H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Tory Ann Fretz 6-1 6-3 Christiane Spinoza H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Tina Lyman 6-2 6-1 Maricaye Christenson H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Stephanie Grant 10-8 6-4 Ann Moore H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Denise Carter 2-6 12-10 6-2 Peggy Michel H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64
Louise Gonnerman 6-0 6-1 Mary Ellen Seifred H2H Match data Jul 31, 1968* R64

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for South Orange.

Most Finals

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

  1. Kristy Pigeon 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Mary Ann Eisel 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Moore 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 South Orange finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Mary Ann Eisel 3-6 6-1 6-2 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data 1968 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Orange held?
South Orange is held in South Orange, United States.
Who won the most recent South Orange?
The 1968 South Orange was won by Mary Ann Eisel, who defeated Kristy Pigeon 3-6 6-1 6-2.
When was the first South Orange played?
The first edition of South Orange was held in 1968.
What surface is South Orange played on?
South Orange is played on grass courts.