WTA St. Petersburg 1968 Draw & Results

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Nancy Richey won the 1968 St. Petersburg, defeating Lesley Turner 7-5 6-0 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played April 8–14 on clay courts in St Petersburg, Russia.

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Champion
def. Lesley Turner , 7-5 6-0
Dates
Apr 8 — Apr 14
Location
St Petersburg, Russia
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Clay
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

8 recorded singles results

St. Petersburg 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Nancy Richey 7-5 6-0 Lesley Turner H2H Match data Apr 14, 1968* F
SF (2)
Lesley Turner 6-2 8-6 Tory Ann Fretz H2H Match data Apr 13, 1968* SF
Nancy Richey 4-6 6-2 6-0 Stephanie Defina H2H Match data Apr 13, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Tory Ann Fretz 6-4 8-6 Margaret Cooper H2H Match data Apr 13, 1968* QF
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-2 Ingrid Bentzer H2H Match data Apr 13, 1968* QF
Stephanie Defina 4-6 6-4 6-2 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Apr 13, 1968* QF
Lesley Turner 6-3 9-7 Victoria Rogers H2H Match data Apr 13, 1968* QF
R16 (1)
Tory Ann Fretz 8-6 6-4 Betty Pratt H2H Match data Apr 12, 1968* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for St. Petersburg.

Most Finals

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

  1. Lesley Turner 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Nancy Richey 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Betty Pratt 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent St. Petersburg finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nancy Richey 7-5 6-0 Lesley Turner H2H Match data 1968 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is St. Petersburg held?
St. Petersburg is held in St Petersburg, Russia.
Who won the most recent St. Petersburg?
The 1968 St. Petersburg was won by Nancy Richey, who defeated Lesley Turner 7-5 6-0.
When was the first St. Petersburg played?
The first edition of St. Petersburg was held in 1968.
What surface is St. Petersburg played on?
St. Petersburg is played on clay courts.