WTA Perth 1968 Draw & Results

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Billie Jean King won the 1968 Perth, defeating Margaret Court 6-2 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 2–8 on grass courts in Perth, Australia.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Margaret Court , 6-2 6-4
Dates
Jan 2 — Jan 8
Location
Perth, Australia
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
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

14 recorded singles results

Perth 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-4 Margaret Court H2H Match data Jan 8, 1968* F
SF (2)
Margaret Court 4-6 8-6 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* SF
Billie Jean King 8-6 6-3 Kathleen Harter H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Margaret Court 4-6 6-0 13-11 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* QF
Billie Jean King 6-0 6-2 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* QF
Rosie Casals 6-2 5-7 6-1 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* QF
Kathleen Harter 6-4 9-7 Lesley Turner H2H Match data Jan 7, 1968* QF
R16 (7)
Gail Sherriff 7-5 6-3 Vicki Lancaster Kerr H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Kathleen Harter (w/o) Kerryl Chute H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Margaret Court 6-0 6-0 Anne Coleman H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Mary Ann Eisel 6-3 2-6 7-5 Dorothy Whitely H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-0 Helen Plaisted H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Lesley Hunt 8-6 6-1 Janet Young H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16
Rosie Casals 6-0 6-1 Sandra Stephens H2H Match data Jan 6, 1968* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Perth.

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. Anne Coleman 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 Perth finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-4 Margaret Court H2H Match data 1968 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Perth held?
Perth is held in Perth, Australia.
Who is the latest recorded Perth winner?
The 1968 Perth was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Margaret Court 6-2 6-4.
What is the earliest recorded Perth edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Perth in TennisDB is 1968.
What surface is Perth played on?
Perth is played on grass courts.