Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA Louisville 1971 Draw & Results
CompletedBillie Jean King won the 1971 Louisville, defeating Rosie Casals 6-1 4-6 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played September 14–20 on clay courts in Louisville.
Full tournament history →Dates
Sep 14 — Sep 20
Location
Louisville
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 32
Billie Jean King
6-0 6-1
Wendy Overton
4-6 6-2 6-4
Lita Liem
6-1 6-1
Betty Stove
(w/o)
Kerry Reid
6-3 6-4
Wendy Gilchrist
5-7 6-4 7-6
Alena Palmeova West
4-6 6-2 6-4
Becky Vest
7-5 7-6
Rosie Casals
7-5 7-5
Pam Teeguarden
6-1 6-1
Helen Gourlay
7-6 6-2
Kerry Harris
6-2 6-3
Francoise Durr
6-0 6-0
Margaret Cooper
6-4 4-6 6-1
Mona Guerrant
0-6 6-3 7-5
Round of 16
Billie Jean King
6-4 6-4
Lita Liem
2-6 6-1 7-5
Kerry Reid
6-3 6-2
Alena Palmeova West
6-2 6-2
Rosie Casals
6-2 6-3
Helen Gourlay
6-3 6-3
Francoise Durr
6-2 6-2
Margaret Cooper
3-6 6-4 6-1
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Billie Jean King
6-4 6-2
Rosie Casals
7-5 6-2
Final
Billie Jean King
6-1 4-6 6-3
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Louisville.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Billie Jean King 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Alena Palmeova West 1 appearance
View the full Louisville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 6-1 4-6 6-3 | Rosie Casals | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Louisville held?
- Louisville is held in Louisville.
- Who won the most recent Louisville?
- The 1971 Louisville was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Rosie Casals 6-1 4-6 6-3.
- When was the first Louisville played?
- The first edition of Louisville was held in 1971.
- What surface is Louisville played on?
- Louisville is played on clay courts.