WTA Phoenix 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1971 Phoenix, defeating Rosie Casals 7-5 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Phoenix, United States, from September 28 to October 4, 1971. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Rosie Casals , 7-5 6-1
Dates
Sep 28 — Oct 4
Location
Phoenix, United States
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

Phoenix 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 7-5 6-1 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Oct 4, 1971* F
BR (1)
Kerry Reid 6-2 3-6 7-6(2) Nancy Richey H2H Match data Oct 4, 1971* BR
SF (2)
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-2 Nancy Richey H2H Match data Oct 3, 1971* SF
Billie Jean King 6-4 7-5 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Oct 3, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Kerry Reid 6-1 6-3 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Oct 3, 1971* QF
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-1 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Oct 3, 1971* QF
Nancy Richey 4-6 6-2 6-2 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Oct 3, 1971* QF
Rosie Casals 6-2 6-2 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Oct 3, 1971* QF
R16 (8)
Francoise Durr (w/o) Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Oct 2, 1971* R16
Lesley Hunt 2-6 6-2 6-3 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data Oct 2, 1971* R16
Nancy Richey 6-2 7-6 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Oct 2, 1971* R16
Rosie Casals 6-0 6-1 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Oct 2, 1971* R16
Judy Tegart 6-2 6-4 Betty Stove H2H Match data Oct 2, 1971* R16
Kerry Reid 6-4 4-6 6-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Oct 2, 1971* R16
Wendy Overton 7-5 6-2 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Oct 2, 1971* R16 Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Billie Jean King 6-0 6-1 Lita Liem H2H Match data Oct 2, 1971* R16
R32 (16)
Helen Gourlay 6-3 7-6 Becky Vest H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Mary Ann Eisel 6-4 4-6 6-1 Vicky Berner H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Valerie Ziegenfuss 7-5 6-1 Wendy Appleby H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Wendy Overton 6-0 6-2 Caroline Lane H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Wendy Gilchrist 1-6 6-3 6-1 Jane Ohara H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Betty Stove 6-2 6-0 Tam Oshaughnessy H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Lesley Hunt 4-6 6-3 7-5 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Kerry Reid 3-6 6-1 6-1 Patricia Cody H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Francoise Durr 6-1 6-0 Sally Holdsworth H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Judy Tegart 6-4 6-1 Stephanie Tolleson H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Pam Teeguarden 6-1 6-0 Alena Palmeova West H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Lita Liem 6-3 6-4 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Nancy Richey (w/o) Marilyn Greenwood H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Rosie Casals 6-0 6-3 Nancy Ornstein H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-2 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32
Kerry Harris 6-2 4-6 6-2 Connie Pearson H2H Match data Oct 1, 1971* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Phoenix.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alena Palmeova West 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 Phoenix finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 7-5 6-1 Rosie Casals H2H Match data 1971 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Phoenix held?
Phoenix is held in Phoenix, United States.
Who won the most recent Phoenix?
The 1971 Phoenix was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Rosie Casals 7-5 6-1.
When was the first Phoenix played?
The first edition of Phoenix was held in 1971.
What surface is Phoenix played on?
Phoenix is played on hard courts.