WTA Richmond 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Billie Jean King won the 1970 Richmond, defeating Nancy Richey 6-3 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Richmond, from November 5 to November 11, 1970.

Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Nancy Richey , 6-3 6-3
Dates
Nov 5 — Nov 11
Location
Richmond
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Nov 11, 1970* F Billie Jean King 6-3 6-3 Nancy Richey H2H Match data
SF (2)
Nov 10, 1970* SF Billie Jean King 6-2 3-6 6-2 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data
Nov 10, 1970* SF Nancy Richey 6-3 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
R16 (4)
Nov 9, 1970* R16 Rosie Casals 6-1 6-1 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1970* R16 Nancy Richey 6-1 6-4 Darlene Hard H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1970* R16 Mary Ann Eisel 6-2 6-4 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1970* R16 Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 2
Martina Navratilova 2
Peaches Bartkowicz 2
Joanne Russell 1
Margaret Court 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1984 Hard Joanne Russell 6-2 4-6 6-2 Michaela Washington H2H Match data
1983 Carpet Rosalyn Fairbank 6-4 5-7 6-4 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
1982 Carpet Wendy Turnbull 6-7 6-4 6-2 Tracy Austin H2H Match data
1981 Hard Mary Lou Piatek 6-4 6-1 Sue Barker H2H Match data
1980 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-0 Mary Lou Piatek H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richmond held?
Richmond is held in Richmond.
Who won the most recent Richmond?
The 1984 Richmond was won by Joanne Russell 6-2 4-6 6-2.
Who has won the most Richmond titles?
Billie Jean King has won 2 Richmond titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Richmond played?
The first edition of Richmond was held in 1968.
What surface is Richmond played on?
Richmond is played on clay courts.