WTA Torquay 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

Margaret Court won the 1972 Torquay, defeating Virginia Wade 2-6 6-3 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Torquay, United Kingdom, from November 6 to November 12, 1972. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Virginia Wade , 2-6 6-3 6-1
Dates
Nov 6 — Nov 12
Location
Torquay, United Kingdom
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

Torquay 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Margaret Court 2-6 6-3 6-1 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 12, 1972* F
SF (2)
Virginia Wade 6-3 6-2 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data Nov 11, 1972* SF
Margaret Court 6-3 6-3 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Nov 11, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Margaret Court 6-3 6-1 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Nov 11, 1972* QF
Julie Heldman 4-6 6-3 6-1 Betty Stove H2H Match data Nov 11, 1972* QF
Virginia Wade 6-1 6-4 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Nov 11, 1972* QF
Brenda Kirk 6-1 6-3 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Nov 11, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Julie Heldman 6-3 6-2 Penny Moor H2H Match data Nov 10, 1972* R16
Betty Stove 7-6 7-6 Glynis Coles H2H Match data Nov 10, 1972* R16
Brenda Kirk 6-3 6-1 Di Riste H2H Match data Nov 10, 1972* R16
Margaret Court 6-2 6-0 Sue Mappin H2H Match data Nov 10, 1972* R16
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-7(4) 6-1 Sue Barker H2H Match data Nov 10, 1972* R16
Patti Hogan 6-3 2-6 7-5 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Nov 10, 1972* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-3 6-1 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Nov 10, 1972* R16
Corinne Molesworth 7-5 6-2 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Nov 10, 1972* R16
R32 (16)
Betty Stove 1-6 6-3 6-1 Lindsay Blachford H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Glynis Coles 6-1 6-3 Linda Geeves H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Julie Heldman 6-0 6-0 T Hughes H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 3-6 7-5 7-5 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Margaret Court 6-0 6-0 Sue Imhoff H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Veronica Burton 6-2 6-2 Nuala Dwyer H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Virginia Wade 6-1 6-1 Jane Plackett H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Patti Hogan 6-1 6-0 Sarah Huntington H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Sue Mappin 6-1 6-2 Penelope Hardgrave H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Penny Moor 6-1 7-5 Lesley Charles H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Di Riste (w/o) Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Brenda Kirk 6-0 6-1 Hilary Hodge H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Jackie Fayter 6-1 6-0 Barbara Wanke H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Sue Barker 6-1 6-1 Nora Davies H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Wendy Gilchrist 6-1 6-3 Julia Gregory H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32
Corinne Molesworth 6-0 6-1 S Fulcher H2H Match data Nov 9, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Torquay.

Most Finals

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

  1. Margaret Court 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Barbara Wanke 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 Torquay finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 2-6 6-3 6-1 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1972 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Torquay held?
Torquay is held in Torquay, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Torquay?
The 1972 Torquay was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Virginia Wade 2-6 6-3 6-1.
When was the first Torquay played?
The first edition of Torquay was held in 1972.
What surface is Torquay played on?
Torquay is played on carpet courts.