WTA Newport Wales 1971 Draw & Results

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Virginia Wade won the 1971 Newport Wales, defeating Judy Tegart 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 5–11 on grass courts in Newport, United States.

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Champion
Virginia Wade
def. Judy Tegart , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Jul 5 — Jul 11
Location
Newport, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
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

25 recorded singles results

Newport Wales 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Virginia Wade 6-3 6-4 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jul 11, 1971* F
SF (2)
Judy Tegart 8-6 6-1 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Jul 10, 1971* SF
Virginia Wade 4-6 9-7 6-3 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Jul 10, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Helen Gourlay 6-4 6-3 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data Jul 10, 1971* QF
Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-3 Elizabeth Ernest H2H Match data Jul 10, 1971* QF
Virginia Wade 4-6 6-3 6-1 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Jul 10, 1971* QF
Judy Tegart 6-4 6-4 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Jul 10, 1971* QF
R16 (8)
Joyce Williams 6-2 6-2 Patricia Reese H2H Match data Jul 9, 1971* R16
Kerry Harris 6-2 6-2 Fay Toyne H2H Match data Jul 9, 1971* R16
Judy Tegart (w/o) Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Jul 9, 1971* R16
Gail Sherriff (w/o) Tory Ann Fretz H2H Match data Jul 9, 1971* R16
Helen Gourlay 6-3 3-6 6-4 Sally Holdsworth H2H Match data Jul 9, 1971* R16
Winnie Shaw 7-5 6-3 Barbara Hawcroft H2H Match data Jul 9, 1971* R16
Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2 Lita Liem H2H Match data Jul 9, 1971* R16
Elizabeth Ernest 7-5 6-2 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data Jul 9, 1971* R16
R32 (10)
Sally Holdsworth 6-4 4-6 6-4 Penny Moor H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32
Kerry Harris 7-5 4-6 6-1 Jenny Helliar H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32
Lany Kaligis 6-4 4-6 8-6 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32 Upset: winner had a 4 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Patricia Reese 6-2 6-1 Joanne Haye H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32
Winnie Shaw 6-1 6-3 Hilary Hodge H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32
Lita Liem 6-0 6-3 Daphne Pattison H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32
Barbara Hawcroft 6-1 6-0 Carolyn Camp H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32
Helen Gourlay 6-0 6-1 B Jones H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32
Elizabeth Ernest 6-1 6-4 M Richens H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32
Kristien Shaw 6-0 6-1 F Henniker H2H Match data Jul 8, 1971* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Newport Wales.

Most Finals

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

  1. Judy Tegart 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Virginia Wade 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Barbara Hawcroft 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 Newport Wales finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Virginia Wade 6-3 6-4 Judy Tegart H2H Match data 1971 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newport Wales held?
Newport Wales is held in Newport, United States.
Who won the most recent Newport Wales?
The 1971 Newport Wales was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Judy Tegart 6-3 6-4.
When was the first Newport Wales played?
The first edition of Newport Wales was held in 1971.
What surface is Newport Wales played on?
Newport Wales is played on grass courts.