Where is London held?

London is held in London, United Kingdom.

Who won the most recent London?

The 1968 London was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Margaret Court 6-3 6-4.

When was the first London played?

The first edition of London was held in 1968.

What surface is London played on?

London is played on carpet courts.

WTA London 1968 Draw & Results

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Virginia Wade won the 1968 London, defeating Margaret Court 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played November 21–27 on carpet courts in London, United Kingdom.

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Champion

Virginia Wade

def. Margaret Court , 6-3 6-4

Dates

Nov 21 — Nov 27

Location

London, United Kingdom

Results

7 recorded singles results

London 1968 match log
Winner	Score	Loser	H2H	Match Data	Date	Round
F (1)
Virginia Wade	6-3 6-4	Margaret Court	H2H	Match data	Nov 27, 1968*	F
SF (2)
Margaret Court	6-0 6-3	Mary Ann Eisel	H2H	Match data	Nov 26, 1968*	SF
Virginia Wade	2-6 6-3 7-5	Winnie Shaw	H2H	Match data	Nov 26, 1968*	SF
R16 (4)
Winnie Shaw	7-5 6-4	Joyce Williams	H2H	Match data	Nov 25, 1968*	R16
Margaret Court	6-1 3-0 (ret.)	Pam Teeguarden	H2H	Match data	Nov 25, 1968*	R16
Mary Ann Eisel	7-9 7-5 17-15	Patricia Walkden	H2H	Match data	Nov 25, 1968*	R16
Virginia Wade	9-7 7-5	Robin Lloyd	H2H	Match data	Nov 25, 1968*	R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for London.

Most Finals

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

Margaret Court 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Virginia Wade 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

Joyce Williams 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 London finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Virginia Wade	6-3 6-4	Margaret Court	H2H	Match data	1968	Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is London held?: London is held in London, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent London?: The 1968 London was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Margaret Court 6-3 6-4.
When was the first London played?: The first edition of London was held in 1968.
What surface is London played on?: London is played on carpet courts.