WTA San Francisco 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1971 San Francisco, defeating Rosie Casals 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in San Francisco, United States, from January 6 to January 12, 1971. The match log contains 16 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Rosie Casals , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Jan 6 — Jan 12
Location
San Francisco, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
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

16 recorded singles results

San Francisco 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Jan 12, 1971* F
BR (1)
Ann Jones 6-4 6-4 Nancy Richey H2H Match data Jan 12, 1971* BR
SF (2)
Rosie Casals 6-4 7-6(1) Nancy Richey H2H Match data Jan 11, 1971* SF
Billie Jean King 6-0 6-0 Ann Jones H2H Match data Jan 11, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Ann Jones 6-1 6-0 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Jan 11, 1971* QF
Rosie Casals 6-2 6-3 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data Jan 11, 1971* QF
Nancy Richey 6-2 4-6 6-0 Peaches Bartkowicz H2H Match data Jan 11, 1971* QF
Billie Jean King 3-6 7-5 6-1 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Jan 11, 1971* QF
R16 (8)
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-3 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data Jan 10, 1971* R16
Mary Ann Eisel 6-3 6-2 Stephanie Defina H2H Match data Jan 10, 1971* R16
Kerry Reid 6-2 6-4 Darlene Hard H2H Match data Jan 10, 1971* R16
Ann Jones 6-4 6-3 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data Jan 10, 1971* R16
Francoise Durr 6-2 7-5 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jan 10, 1971* R16
Rosie Casals 6-2 6-0 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Jan 10, 1971* R16
Peaches Bartkowicz 6-3 6-4 Denise Carter H2H Match data Jan 10, 1971* R16
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Jan 10, 1971* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for San Francisco.

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. Ann Jones 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 San Francisco finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data 1971 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Francisco held?
San Francisco is held in San Francisco, United States.
Who won the most recent San Francisco?
The 1971 San Francisco was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Rosie Casals 6-3 6-4.
When was the first San Francisco played?
The first edition of San Francisco was held in 1971.
What surface is San Francisco played on?
San Francisco is played on carpet courts.