Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Kerry Harris 1 final
WTA Philadelphia 1973 Draw & Results
CompletedMargaret Court won the 1973 Philadelphia, defeating Kerry Harris 6-1 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 3–9 on carpet courts in Philadelphia, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 3 — Apr 9
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
16 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Margaret Court | 6-1 6-0 | Kerry Harris | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1973* | F |
| BR (1) | ||||||
| Rosie Casals | 7-Sep | Lesley Hunt | H2H | Match data | Apr 9, 1973* | BR |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Kerry Harris | 6-4 4-6 6-2 | Lesley Hunt | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1973* | SF |
| Margaret Court | 6-7(1) 7-6(0) 6-2 | Rosie Casals | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1973* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Margaret Court | 6-0 6-1 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1973* | QF |
| Kerry Harris | 6-4 6-4 | Nancy Richey | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1973* | QF Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Rosie Casals | 3-6 6-1 6-1 | Janet Newberry | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1973* | QF |
| Lesley Hunt | 6-3 7-6(4) | Kerry Reid | H2H | Match data | Apr 8, 1973* | QF Upset: winner had a 14 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| Nancy Richey | 7-6(3) 7-5 | Julie Heldman | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1973* | R16 |
| Margaret Court | 6-2 6-2 | Karen Krantzcke | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1973* | R16 |
| Janet Newberry | 7-6(4) 6-4 | Wendy Overton | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1973* | R16 |
| Kerry Reid | 6-3 7-5 | Betty Stove | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1973* | R16 |
| Valerie Ziegenfuss | 7-5 7-5 | Kristien Shaw | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1973* | R16 |
| Kerry Harris | 6-7(2) 6-1 7-6(4) | Pam Teeguarden | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1973* | R16 |
| Lesley Hunt | 6-3 6-3 | Marcie Louie | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1973* | R16 |
| Rosie Casals | 6-4 6-1 | Barbara Downs | H2H | Match data | Apr 7, 1973* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Philadelphia.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Margaret Court 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Barbara Downs 1 appearance
View the full Philadelphia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 6-1 6-0 | Kerry Harris | H2H | Match data | 1973 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Philadelphia held?
- Philadelphia is held in Philadelphia, United States.
- Who won the most recent Philadelphia?
- The 1973 Philadelphia was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Kerry Harris 6-1 6-0.
- When was the first Philadelphia played?
- The first edition of Philadelphia was held in 1973.
- What surface is Philadelphia played on?
- Philadelphia is played on carpet courts.