Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA Philadelphia 1970 Draw & Results
CompletedMargaret Court won the 1970 Philadelphia, defeating Billie Jean King 6-3 7-6(12) in the final. The WTA 250 event was played February 2–8 on carpet courts in Philadelphia, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Feb 2 — Feb 8
Location
Philadelphia, 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
7 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
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| F (1) | ||||||
| Margaret Court | 6-3 7-6(12) | Billie Jean King | H2H | Match data | Feb 8, 1970* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| 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 | Feb 7, 1970* | SF |
| R16 (4) | ||||||
| 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 | Feb 6, 1970* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Philadelphia.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Margaret Court 3 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 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
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 6-3 7-6(12) | Billie Jean King | H2H | Match data | 1970 | Carpet |
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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 1970 Philadelphia was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 7-6(12).
- When was the first Philadelphia played?
- The first edition of Philadelphia was held in 1970.
- What surface is Philadelphia played on?
- Philadelphia is played on carpet courts.