WTA Durban 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Billie Jean King won the 1970 Durban, defeating Margaret Court 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Durban, South Africa, from April 6 to April 12, 1970.

Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Margaret Court , 6-4 2-6 6-2
Dates
Apr 6 — Apr 12
Location
Durban, South Africa
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Apr 12, 1970* F Billie Jean King 6-4 2-6 6-2 Margaret Court H2H Match data
SF (2)
Apr 11, 1970* SF Margaret Court 6-1 6-2 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
Apr 11, 1970* SF Billie Jean King 6-3 4-6 6-1 Ann Jones H2H Match data
QF (4)
Apr 11, 1970* QF Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Judy Tegart H2H Match data
Apr 11, 1970* QF Winnie Shaw 6-3 6-1 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data
Apr 11, 1970* QF Ann Jones 6-1 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data
Apr 11, 1970* QF Margaret Court 6-0 7-5 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Apr 10, 1970* R16 Lesley Hunt 6-4 6-3 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data
Apr 10, 1970* R16 Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-8 7-5 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
Apr 10, 1970* R16 Francoise Durr 6-0 6-1 Sharon Van Brandis H2H Match data
Apr 10, 1970* R16 Margaret Court 6-2 6-0 Wendy Tomlinson H2H Match data
Apr 10, 1970* R16 Billie Jean King 6-2 6-0 Marianna Brummer H2H Match data
Apr 10, 1970* R16 Ann Jones 6-1 6-3 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data
Apr 10, 1970* R16 Patricia Walkden 6-1 3-6 6-1 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
Apr 10, 1970* R16 Judy Tegart 6-4 3-6 6-2 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data
R32 (15)
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Kerry Reid 6-0 6-1 Lynn Mcdonald H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Lesley Hunt 6-0 6-2 Helen Amos H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Billie Jean King 6-1 6-1 Heloise Burger H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Ann Jones 6-0 6-1 Joan Johnson H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Laura Rossouw 5-7 6-2 6-1 Daphne Pattison H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Helen Gourlay 6-2 6-1 J Swart H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Margaret Court 6-0 6-0 Helen Sheedy H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Brenda Kirk 6-3 6-2 Sandra Walsham H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-2 Anita Summers H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Marianna Brummer 6-3 6-2 Elviry Dry H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Sharon Van Brandis (w/o) Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Judy Tegart 6-0 6-1 G Lardner Burke H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Patricia Walkden 6-1 6-3 Frances Luff H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Karen Krantzcke 6-4 6-0 Sue Green H2H Match data
Apr 9, 1970* R32 Wendy Tomlinson 6-4 6-3 Susan Alexander H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 2
Sharon Walsh Pete 2
Annette Van Zyl 1
Brenda Kirk 1
Elizabeth Vlotman 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1984 Hard Mareen Louie Harper 6-1 6-4 Rene Uys H2H Match data
1977 Hard Elizabeth Vlotman 6-3 6-2 Alison Mcmillan H2H Match data
1975 Hard Linky Boshoff 0-6 6-0 6-4 Greer Stevens H2H Match data
1974 — Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 6-1 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data
1973 Hard Sharon Walsh Pete 0-6 6-3 6-4 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Durban held?
Durban is held in Durban, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Durban?
The 1984 Durban was won by Mareen Louie Harper 6-1 6-4.
Who has won the most Durban titles?
Billie Jean King has won 2 Durban titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Durban played?
The first edition of Durban was held in 1968.
What surface is Durban played on?
Durban is played on hard courts.