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WTA Columbus 1972 Draw & Results
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Rosie Casals won the 1972 Columbus, defeating Francoise Durr 6-7(2) 7-6(0) 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played August 1–7 on clay courts in Columbus, United States.
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Location
Columbus,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
31 recorded singles results
Columbus 1972 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Rosie Casals 6-7(2) 7-6(0) 6-0 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Aug 7, 1972* F Francoise Durr 2-6 6-2 6-2 Billie Jean King H2H Match data Aug 6, 1972* SF Upset: winner had a 16 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Rosie Casals 6-2 6-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Aug 6, 1972* SF Billie Jean King 0-6 6-3 6-3 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Aug 6, 1972* QF Valerie Ziegenfuss (w/o) Nancy Richey H2H Match data Aug 6, 1972* QF Francoise Durr 6-3 6-1 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Aug 6, 1972* QF Rosie Casals 7-5 6-4 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Aug 6, 1972* QF Helen Gourlay 6-1 6-3 Marcie Louie H2H Match data Aug 5, 1972* R16 Valerie Ziegenfuss 7-6 6-3 Lita Liem H2H Match data Aug 5, 1972* R16 Rosie Casals 6-1 6-3 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Aug 5, 1972* R16 Wendy Overton 6-3 6-1 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data Aug 5, 1972* R16 Nancy Richey 6-1 6-3 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Aug 5, 1972* R16 Lesley Hunt 1-6 6-3 6-4 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Aug 5, 1972* R16 Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Billie Jean King 6-3 6-4 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Aug 5, 1972* R16 Francoise Durr 6-1 6-0 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Aug 5, 1972* R16 Lesley Hunt 6-4 7-5 Pamela Austin H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Julie Heldman 6-2 6-4 Raquel Giscafre H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Rosie Casals 6-1 6-1 Margaret Cooper H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Wendy Gilchrist 4-6 7-5 6-3 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Esme Emmanuel 6-3 2-6 6-1 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Francoise Durr 6-2 6-2 Tam Oshaughnessy H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Pam Teeguarden 6-1 6-0 Madeleine Pegel H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Billie Jean King 6-4 6-0 Jade Schiffman H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Lita Liem 4-6 6-1 6-2 Sue Epstein H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Helen Gourlay 6-3 6-1 Sue Pritula H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Nancy Richey 6-1 6-1 Patricia Reese H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Wendy Overton 6-3 6-3 Kathy Blake H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Kerry Reid 7-5 6-4 Susan Vinton H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-2 6-2 Becky Vest H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Kerry Harris 6-2 6-4 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32 Marcie Louie 6-7 7-6 6-1 Barbara Downs H2H Match data Aug 4, 1972* R32
The leading Open Era records for Columbus.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Columbus held?
Columbus is held in Columbus, United States.
Who won the most recent Columbus?
The 1972 Columbus was won by Rosie Casals, who defeated Francoise Durr 6-7(2) 7-6(0) 6-0.
When was the first Columbus played?
The first edition of Columbus was held in 1972.
What surface is Columbus played on?
Columbus is played on clay courts.