WTA Philadelphia 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Margaret Court won the 1970 Philadelphia, defeating Billie Jean King 6-3 7-6(12) in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Philadelphia, United States, from February 2 to February 8, 1970.

Champion
def. Billie Jean King , 6-3 7-6(12)
Dates
Feb 2 — Feb 8
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Feb 8, 1970* F Margaret Court 6-3 7-6(12) Billie Jean King H2H Match data
SF (2)
Feb 7, 1970* SF Margaret Court 6-0 6-1 Julie Heldman H2H Match data
Feb 7, 1970* SF Billie Jean King 6-4 7-5 Nancy Richey H2H Match data
R16 (4)
Feb 6, 1970* R16 Margaret Court 6-0 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Feb 6, 1970* R16 Nancy Richey 6-3 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
Feb 6, 1970* R16 Julie Heldman 4-6 6-4 6-2 Francoise Durr H2H Match data
Feb 6, 1970* R16 Billie Jean King 6-2 4-6 6-0 Peaches Bartkowicz H2H Match data

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Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1999 Carpet Lindsay Davenport 6-3 6-4 Martina Hingis H2H Match data
1998 Carpet Steffi Graf 4-6 6-3 6-4 Lindsay Davenport H2H Match data
1997 Carpet Martina Hingis 7-5 6-7 7-6 Lindsay Davenport H2H Match data
1996 Carpet Jana Novotna 6-4 (ret.) Steffi Graf H2H Match data
1992 Carpet Steffi Graf 6-3 3-6 6-1 Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario H2H Match data

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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 1999 Philadelphia was won by Lindsay Davenport 6-3 6-4.
Who has won the most Philadelphia titles?
Chris Evert has won 2 Philadelphia titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Philadelphia played?
The first edition of Philadelphia was held in 1968.
What surface is Philadelphia played on?
Philadelphia is played on carpet courts.