WTA Rochester 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1971 Rochester, defeating Rosie Casals 3-6 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Rochester, United States, from March 18 to March 24, 1971. The match log contains 15 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Rosie Casals , 3-6 6-1 6-2
Dates
Mar 18 — Mar 24
Location
Rochester, 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

Rochester 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 3-6 6-1 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Mar 24, 1971* F
SF (2)
Billie Jean King 6-4 4-6 6-3 Ann Jones H2H Match data Mar 23, 1971* SF
Rosie Casals 6-3 7-6(2) Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data Mar 23, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-0 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Mar 23, 1971* QF
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Mar 23, 1971* QF
Ann Jones 7-6 7-6 Tory Ann Fretz H2H Match data Mar 23, 1971* QF
Mary Ann Eisel 6-4 7-6 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Mar 23, 1971* QF
R16 (8)
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-4 4-6 6-2 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Mar 22, 1971* R16
Billie Jean King 4-6 6-4 6-3 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Mar 22, 1971* R16
Wendy Gilchrist 6-2 6-1 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data Mar 22, 1971* R16
Mary Ann Eisel 7-5 6-7 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Mar 22, 1971* R16
Ann Jones 6-1 6-3 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data Mar 22, 1971* R16
Rosie Casals 5-7 6-3 6-4 Peaches Bartkowicz H2H Match data Mar 22, 1971* R16
Judy Tegart 2-6 6-2 6-0 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data Mar 22, 1971* R16
Tory Ann Fretz 7-6 6-2 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Mar 22, 1971* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Rochester.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Jones 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 Rochester finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 3-6 6-1 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data 1971 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rochester held?
Rochester is held in Rochester, United States.
Who won the most recent Rochester?
The 1971 Rochester was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Rosie Casals 3-6 6-1 6-2.
When was the first Rochester played?
The first edition of Rochester was held in 1971.
What surface is Rochester played on?
Rochester is played on carpet courts.