Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Barbara Gerken 1 final
WTA Berkeley 1986 Draw & Results
CompletedMelissa Gurney won the 1986 Berkeley, defeating Barbara Gerken 6-1 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 21–27 on hard courts in Berkeley, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jul 21 — Jul 27
Location
Berkeley, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
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 32
Melissa Gurney
6-1 6-1
Caryn Copeland Wilson
7-6 1-6 6-4
Monique Javer
7-5 6-3
Halle Cioffi
6-2 6-1
Beverly Bowes
6-4 6-3
Beth Herr
7-6 6-4
Elna Reinach
6-3 6-2
Terry Holladay
3-6 6-4 6-1
Barbara Gerken
6-3 6-1
Kristin Kinney
6-3 2-6 6-2
Jane Forman
6-2 6-4
Elly Hakami
4-6 7-6 6-2
Lea Antonoplis
6-4 6-0
Camille Benjamin
7-6 1-6 7-5
Cecilia Fernandez Parker
2-6 7-5 6-3
Round of 16
Melissa Gurney
6-1 6-2
Monique Javer
6-1 6-4
Beverly Bowes
6-0 6-1
Elna Reinach
(w/o)
Kristin Kinney
4-6 6-2 6-1
Elly Hakami
7-5 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Melissa Gurney
6-3 6-3
Barbara Gerken
6-1 2-6 6-3
Final
Melissa Gurney
6-1 6-3
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Berkeley.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Melissa Gurney 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Adriana Villagran Reami 1 appearance
View the full Berkeley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Gurney | 6-1 6-3 | Barbara Gerken | H2H | Match data | 1986 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Berkeley held?
- Berkeley is held in Berkeley, United States.
- Who won the most recent Berkeley?
- The 1986 Berkeley was won by Melissa Gurney, who defeated Barbara Gerken 6-1 6-3.
- When was the first Berkeley played?
- The first edition of Berkeley was held in 1986.
- What surface is Berkeley played on?
- Berkeley is played on hard courts.