Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA Chicago 1971 Draw & Results
CompletedFrancoise Durr won the 1971 Chicago, defeating Billie Jean King 6-4 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played August 19–25 on clay courts in Chicago, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Aug 19 — Aug 25
Location
Chicago, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 16
Francoise Durr
6-4 6-2
Judy Tegart
6-2 6-4
Rosie Casals
6-2 6-3
Linda Tuero
6-3 6-7 6-3
Billie Jean King
6-1 6-2
Lesley Hunt
6-2 6-2
Nancy Richey
6-3 6-2
Betty Ann Grubb
6-1 6-1
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Francoise Durr
7-6(2) 6-4
Billie Jean King
7-6(7) 7-6(2)
Final
Francoise Durr
6-4 6-2
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Chicago.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Francoise Durr 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Becky Vest 1 appearance
View the full Chicago record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francoise Durr | 6-4 6-2 | Billie Jean King | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Chicago held?
- Chicago is held in Chicago, United States.
- Who won the most recent Chicago?
- The 1971 Chicago was won by Francoise Durr, who defeated Billie Jean King 6-4 6-2.
- When was the first Chicago played?
- The first edition of Chicago was held in 1971.
- What surface is Chicago played on?
- Chicago is played on clay courts.