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WTA Torquay 1972 Draw & Results
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Margaret Court won the 1972 Torquay, defeating Virginia Wade 2-6 6-3 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played November 6–12 on carpet courts in Torquay, United Kingdom.
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Location
Torquay,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
31 recorded singles results
Torquay 1972 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Margaret Court 2-6 6-3 6-1 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 12, 1972* F 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 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 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 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
The leading Open Era records for Torquay.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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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.