Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Kerry Reid 1 final
WTA Bethesda 1973 Draw & Results
CompletedMargaret Court won the 1973 Bethesda, defeating Kerry Reid 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 29–February 4 on carpet courts in Bethesda.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jan 29 — Feb 4
Location
Bethesda
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Margaret Court
6-0 6-0
Marcie Louie
6-1 7-6
Julie Heldman
6-3 6-0
Kristien Shaw
6-2 7-6
Janet Newberry
0-6 6-1 6-2
Kerry Harris
4-6 6-3 6-4
Betty Stove
6-2 5-7 6-3
Nancy Richey
6-4 6-2
Kerry Reid
6-1 7-6
Karen Krantzcke
6-2 6-3
Wendy Overton
7-5 6-2
Betty Ann Grubb
6-4 3-6 6-4
Rosie Casals
6-2 6-2
Wendy Gilchrist
7-5 7-5
Valerie Ziegenfuss
6-2 6-1
Barbara Downs
6-1 6-1
Round of 16
Margaret Court
6-2 6-0
Julie Heldman
6-4 6-2
Janet Newberry
2-6 6-2 6-1
Betty Stove
7-6 3-6 6-4
Kerry Reid
6-3 6-2
Wendy Overton
6-4 6-4
Rosie Casals
6-2 6-0
Valerie Ziegenfuss
6-3 6-4
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Margaret Court
6-1 6-4
Kerry Reid
6-3 5-7 7-6(3)
Final
Margaret Court
6-1 6-2
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Bethesda.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Margaret Court 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Barbara Downs 1 appearance
View the full Bethesda record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 6-1 6-2 | Kerry Reid | H2H | Match data | 1973 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Bethesda held?
- Bethesda is held in Bethesda.
- Who won the most recent Bethesda?
- The 1973 Bethesda was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Kerry Reid 6-1 6-2.
- When was the first Bethesda played?
- The first edition of Bethesda was held in 1973.
- What surface is Bethesda played on?
- Bethesda is played on carpet courts.