WTA Durban 1972 Draw & Results

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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 January 10–16 on hard courts in Durban, South Africa.

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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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Results

Match type

25 recorded singles results

Durban 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Brenda Kirk 6-3 6-3 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data Jan 16, 1972* F
SF (2)
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 Jan 15, 1972* SF
QF (4)
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 Jan 15, 1972* QF
R16 (7)
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 Jan 14, 1972* R16
R32 (8)
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 Jan 13, 1972* R32
R64 (3)
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 Jan 12, 1972* R64

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Durban.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Brenda Kirk 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Brenda Kirk 4 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Alison Mcmillan 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 Durban finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Brenda Kirk 6-3 6-3 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data 1972 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Durban held?
Durban is held in Durban, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Durban?
The 1972 Durban was won by Brenda Kirk, who defeated Patricia Walkden 6-3 6-3.
When was the first Durban played?
The first edition of Durban was held in 1972.
What surface is Durban played on?
Durban is played on hard courts.