Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA Fort Lauderdale 1973 Draw & Results
CompletedChris Evert won the 1973 Fort Lauderdale, defeating Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played February 26–March 4 on clay courts in Fort Lauderdale, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Feb 26 — Mar 4
Location
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
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 16
Chris Evert
6-1 6-2
Marie Pinterova
7-5 5-7 6-2
Linda Tuero
6-4 6-0
Martina Navratilova
7-5 7-6(2)
Jeanne Evert
6-4 7-5
Evonne Goolagong
6-0 6-1
Patti Hogan
2-6 7-6(3) 2-0 (ret.)
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Chris Evert
6-1 6-2
Virginia Wade
7-6(4) 6-3
Final
Chris Evert
6-1 6-2
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Fort Lauderdale.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Chris Evert 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Carole Graebner 1 appearance
View the full Fort Lauderdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-1 6-2 | Virginia Wade | H2H | Match data | 1973 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Fort Lauderdale held?
- Fort Lauderdale is held in Fort Lauderdale, United States.
- Who won the most recent Fort Lauderdale?
- The 1973 Fort Lauderdale was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2.
- When was the first Fort Lauderdale played?
- The first edition of Fort Lauderdale was held in 1973.
- What surface is Fort Lauderdale played on?
- Fort Lauderdale is played on clay courts.