WTA Port Talbot 1972 Draw & Results

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Margaret Court won the 1972 Port Talbot, defeating Virginia Wade 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played October 31–November 6 on carpet courts in Port Talbot, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Virginia Wade , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Oct 31 — Nov 6
Location
Port Talbot, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
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

22 recorded singles results

Port Talbot 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Margaret Court 6-3 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 6, 1972* F
SF (2)
Virginia Wade 6-3 6-1 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Nov 5, 1972* SF
Margaret Court 7-5 4-6 6-0 Betty Stove H2H Match data Nov 5, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Julie Heldman 7-6 6-2 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Nov 5, 1972* QF
Betty Stove 6-1 6-1 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data Nov 5, 1972* QF
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-4 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Nov 5, 1972* QF
Margaret Court 6-1 6-0 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Nov 5, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Sharon Walsh Pete 3-6 7-5 6-2 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data Nov 4, 1972* R16
Julie Heldman 6-2 6-2 Penny Moor H2H Match data Nov 4, 1972* R16
Virginia Wade 6-2 7-5 Glynis Coles H2H Match data Nov 4, 1972* R16
Corinne Molesworth 3-6 7-5 6-4 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Nov 4, 1972* R16
Wendy Gilchrist 6-4 6-7 6-2 Lesley Charles H2H Match data Nov 4, 1972* R16
Betty Stove 6-2 7-6 Sue Mappin H2H Match data Nov 4, 1972* R16
Margaret Court 6-2 6-3 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Nov 4, 1972* R16
Brenda Kirk 6-3 6-4 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Nov 4, 1972* R16
R32 (7)
Glynis Coles 6-0 6-3 Linda Geeves H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* R32
Patti Hogan 6-2 2-6 6-0 Lindsay Blachford H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* R32
Lesley Charles 6-0 6-3 Binnie Blackburn H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* R32
Lindsey Beaven 6-2 6-2 Elizabeth Ernest H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* R32
Jackie Fayter 6-0 6-1 Ruth Morgan H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* R32
Sue Mappin 6-4 3-6 7-6 Jenny Helliar H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* R32
Brenda Kirk 6-0 6-2 Wendy Slaughter H2H Match data Nov 3, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Port Talbot.

Most Finals

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

  1. Margaret Court 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Betty Stove 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 Port Talbot finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 6-3 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1972 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Port Talbot held?
Port Talbot is held in Port Talbot, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Port Talbot?
The 1972 Port Talbot was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-3 6-4.
When was the first Port Talbot played?
The first edition of Port Talbot was held in 1972.
What surface is Port Talbot played on?
Port Talbot is played on carpet courts.