WTA San Diego 1971 Draw & Results

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Billie Jean King won the 1971 San Diego, defeating Rosie Casals 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played April 22–28 on hard courts in San Diego, United States.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Rosie Casals , 4-6 7-5 6-1
Dates
Apr 22 — Apr 28
Location
San Diego, United States
Category
WTA 500
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

Match type

16 recorded singles results

San Diego 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 4-6 7-5 6-1 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Apr 28, 1971* F
BR (1)
Julie Heldman 8-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Apr 28, 1971* BR
SF (2)
Rosie Casals 0-6 7-5 6-3 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Apr 27, 1971* SF
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-4 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Apr 27, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-1 6-1 Tory Ann Fretz H2H Match data Apr 27, 1971* QF
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-4 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data Apr 27, 1971* QF
Julie Heldman 1-6 6-4 6-0 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Apr 27, 1971* QF
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-4 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data Apr 27, 1971* QF
R16 (8)
Tory Ann Fretz 6-2 1-6 7-5 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Apr 26, 1971* R16
Esme Emmanuel 6-3 6-3 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Apr 26, 1971* R16
Rosie Casals 6-2 6-4 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Apr 26, 1971* R16
Julie Heldman 6-4 6-7 6-1 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Apr 26, 1971* R16
Billie Jean King 6-1 7-5 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Apr 26, 1971* R16
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-0 6-1 Patricia Reese H2H Match data Apr 26, 1971* R16
Kerry Reid 6-1 4-6 6-2 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Apr 26, 1971* R16
Kristy Pigeon 7-5 6-3 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Apr 26, 1971* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for San Diego.

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. Billie Jean King 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 San Diego finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 4-6 7-5 6-1 Rosie Casals H2H Match data 1971 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 500 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Diego held?
San Diego is held in San Diego, United States.
Who is the latest recorded San Diego winner?
The 1971 San Diego was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Rosie Casals 4-6 7-5 6-1.
What is the earliest recorded San Diego edition?
The earliest recorded edition of San Diego in TennisDB is 1971.
What surface is San Diego played on?
San Diego is played on hard courts.