Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA Richmond 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule
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. The match log contains 7 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Nov 5 — Nov 11
Location
Richmond
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
7 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 6-3 | Nancy Richey | H2H | Match data | Nov 11, 1970* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| 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 | Nov 10, 1970* | SF |
| R16 (4) | ||||||
| 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 | Nov 9, 1970* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Richmond.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Billie Jean King 3 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 appearance
View the full Richmond 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 | 6-3 6-3 | Nancy Richey | H2H | Match data | 1970 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Richmond held?
- Richmond is held in Richmond.
- Who won the most recent Richmond?
- The 1970 Richmond was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Nancy Richey 6-3 6-3.
- When was the first Richmond played?
- The first edition of Richmond was held in 1970.
- What surface is Richmond played on?
- Richmond is played on clay courts.