Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Virginia Wade 1 final
WTA East London 1968 Draw & Results
CompletedVirginia 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.
Full tournament history →Dates
Dec 21 — Dec 27
Location
East London, South Africa
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
BYE
BYE
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
BYE
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
BYE
BYE
Round of 16
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Virginia Wade
6-2 6-2
Winnie Shaw
4-6 6-2 6-1
Final
Virginia Wade
6-1 3-6 6-1
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for East London.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Virginia Wade 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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A Benade 1 appearance
View the full East London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.