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WTA Phoenix 1971 Draw & Results
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Billie Jean King won the 1971 Phoenix, defeating Rosie Casals 7-5 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played September 28–October 4 on hard courts in Phoenix, United States.
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Location
Phoenix,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
32 recorded singles results
Phoenix 1971 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Billie Jean King 7-5 6-1 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Oct 4, 1971* F Kerry Reid 6-2 3-6 7-6(2) Nancy Richey H2H Match data Oct 4, 1971* BR 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 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 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 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
The leading Open Era records for Phoenix.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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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.