Where is East London held?

East London is held in East London, South Africa.

Who won the most recent East London?

The 1968 East London was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Winnie Shaw 6-1 3-6 6-1.

When was the first East London played?

The first edition of East London was held in 1968.

What surface is East London played on?

East London is played on hard courts.

WTA East London 1968 Draw & Results

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Virginia Wade won the 1968 East London, defeating Winnie Shaw 6-1 3-6 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played December 21–27 on hard courts in East London, South Africa.

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Champion

Virginia Wade

def. Winnie Shaw , 6-1 3-6 6-1

Dates

Dec 21 — Dec 27

Location

East London, South Africa

Results

15 recorded singles results

East London 1968 match log
Winner	Score	Loser	H2H	Match Data	Date	Round
F (1)
Virginia Wade	6-1 3-6 6-1	Winnie Shaw	H2H	Match data	Dec 27, 1968*	F
SF (2)
Winnie Shaw	4-6 6-2 6-1	Corinne Molesworth	H2H	Match data	Dec 26, 1968*	SF
Virginia Wade	6-2 6-2	Anita Van Deventer	H2H	Match data	Dec 26, 1968*	SF
QF (4)
Winnie Shaw	6-1 6-4	Kathleen Harter	H2H	Match data	Dec 26, 1968*	QF
Corinne Molesworth	6-4 7-5	Wendy Tomlinson	H2H	Match data	Dec 26, 1968*	QF
Anita Van Deventer	6-2 8-6	Marianna Brummer	H2H	Match data	Dec 26, 1968*	QF
Virginia Wade	6-3 11-9	Maryna Godwin	H2H	Match data	Dec 26, 1968*	QF
R16 (3)
Winnie Shaw	6-0 6-0	A Benade	H2H	Match data	Dec 25, 1968*	R16
Anita Van Deventer	6-4 2-6 6-3	Victoria Rogers	H2H	Match data	Dec 25, 1968*	R16
Virginia Wade	6-0 6-1	S Prinsloo	H2H	Match data	Dec 25, 1968*	R16
R32 (5)
Wendy Tomlinson	8-6 6-3	Patricia Walkden	H2H	Match data	Dec 24, 1968*	R32
Gillian Dove	6-4 4-6 6-4	Nell Truman	H2H	Match data	Dec 24, 1968*	R32
Kathleen Harter	6-2 6-3	Elviry Dry	H2H	Match data	Dec 24, 1968*	R32
Celeste Behrmann	6-2 6-2	Heather Allen	H2H	Match data	Dec 24, 1968*	R32
Corinne Molesworth	6-0 6-1	J Swart	H2H	Match data	Dec 24, 1968*	R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for East London.

Most Finals

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

Virginia Wade 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Virginia Wade 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

A Benade 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 East London finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Virginia Wade	6-1 3-6 6-1	Winnie Shaw	H2H	Match data	1968	Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is East London held?: East London is held in East London, South Africa.
Who won the most recent East London?: The 1968 East London was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Winnie Shaw 6-1 3-6 6-1.
When was the first East London played?: The first edition of East London was held in 1968.
What surface is East London played on?: East London is played on hard courts.