WTA Durban 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Brenda Kirk won the 1972 Durban, defeating Patricia Walkden 6-3 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Durban, South Africa, from January 10 to January 16, 1972.

Champion
Brenda Kirk
def. Patricia Walkden , 6-3 6-3
Dates
Jan 10 — Jan 16
Location
Durban, South Africa
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jan 16, 1972* F Brenda Kirk 6-3 6-3 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jan 15, 1972* SF Patricia Walkden 6-1 7-6 Greta Delport H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1972* SF Brenda Kirk 2-6 7-6 6-4 Linda Tuero H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jan 15, 1972* QF Patricia Walkden 6-3 6-1 Maryna Godwin H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1972* QF Greta Delport 6-1 7-6 Ilana Kloss H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1972* QF Linda Tuero 6-0 6-3 Patti Hogan H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1972* QF Brenda Kirk 6-4 1-6 9-7 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data
R16 (7)
Jan 14, 1972* R16 Linda Tuero 6-3 6-4 Brigette Cuypers H2H Match data
Jan 14, 1972* R16 Maryna Godwin 6-0 6-2 Margot Schultze H2H Match data
Jan 14, 1972* R16 Ilana Kloss 6-2 6-4 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data
Jan 14, 1972* R16 Patti Hogan 6-2 6-3 Donna Judge H2H Match data
Jan 14, 1972* R16 Brenda Kirk 6-3 7-5 Sannie Gouws H2H Match data
Jan 14, 1972* R16 Sharon Walsh Pete 3-6 7-5 6-3 Nicky Kruger H2H Match data
Jan 14, 1972* R16 Greta Delport 3-6 6-1 6-3 Alison Mcmillan H2H Match data
R32 (8)
Jan 13, 1972* R32 Ilana Kloss 6-0 6-0 Jenny Helliar H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1972* R32 Greta Delport 6-4 6-4 Susan Minford H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1972* R32 Linda Tuero 6-0 6-2 C Judge H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1972* R32 Maryna Godwin 6-4 6-2 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1972* R32 Sharon Walsh Pete 6-0 6-1 J Lydall H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1972* R32 Margot Schultze 6-1 6-2 M Druger H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1972* R32 Patti Hogan 6-3 7-5 Janine Lieffrig H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1972* R32 Jackie Fayter 6-1 7-5 Helen Liebenberg H2H Match data
R64 (3)
Jan 12, 1972* R64 Susan Minford 6-1 6-0 Sue Green H2H Match data
Jan 12, 1972* R64 Jackie Fayter 6-2 (ret.) Daphne Pattison H2H Match data
Jan 12, 1972* R64 Jenny Helliar 6-1 6-2 R Le Roux H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 2
Sharon Walsh Pete 2
Annette Van Zyl 1
Brenda Kirk 1
Elizabeth Vlotman 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1984 Hard Mareen Louie Harper 6-1 6-4 Rene Uys H2H Match data
1977 Hard Elizabeth Vlotman 6-3 6-2 Alison Mcmillan H2H Match data
1975 Hard Linky Boshoff 0-6 6-0 6-4 Greer Stevens H2H Match data
1974 — Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 6-1 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data
1973 Hard Sharon Walsh Pete 0-6 6-3 6-4 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Durban held?
Durban is held in Durban, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Durban?
The 1984 Durban was won by Mareen Louie Harper 6-1 6-4.
Who has won the most Durban titles?
Billie Jean King has won 2 Durban titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Durban played?
The first edition of Durban was held in 1968.
What surface is Durban played on?
Durban is played on hard courts.