WTA Palermo 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

Helen Gourlay won the 1968 Palermo, defeating Virginia Caceres 6-3 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Palermo, Italy, from April 15 to April 21, 1968. The match log contains 15 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Helen Gourlay
def. Virginia Caceres , 6-3 6-0
Dates
Apr 15 — Apr 21
Location
Palermo, Italy
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Palermo 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Helen Gourlay 6-3 6-0 Virginia Caceres H2H Match data Apr 21, 1968* F
SF (2)
Helen Gourlay 6-0 6-4 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* SF
Virginia Caceres 1-6 6-4 6-3 Christina Sandberg H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Christina Sandberg 7-5 7-5 Roberta Beltrame H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* QF
Lesley Hunt 6-2 6-3 Suzana Gesteira H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* QF
Helen Gourlay 6-0 6-4 Mariana Ciogolea H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* QF
Virginia Caceres 6-4 6-0 Judith Dibar H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* QF
R16 (4)
Lesley Hunt 6-4 6-2 Alice Tym H2H Match data Apr 19, 1968* R16
Roberta Beltrame 1-6 6-4 6-1 Carol Ann Kalogeropoulos H2H Match data Apr 19, 1968* R16
Christina Sandberg 6-1 6-1 Ebba Leijonhufvud H2H Match data Apr 19, 1968* R16
Suzana Gesteira 7-5 6-2 Susan Alexander H2H Match data Apr 19, 1968* R16
R32 (4)
Christina Sandberg 6-2 6-1 Graziella Perna H2H Match data Apr 18, 1968* R32
Virginia Caceres 7-5 2-6 6-3 Carol Sherriff H2H Match data Apr 18, 1968* R32
Ebba Leijonhufvud 1-6 6-2 6-1 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Apr 18, 1968* R32
Suzana Gesteira 6-4 6-2 Ulla Sandulf H2H Match data Apr 18, 1968* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Palermo.

Most Finals

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

  1. Helen Gourlay 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 3 players share this record.

  1. Christina Sandberg 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alice Tym 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 Palermo finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Helen Gourlay 6-3 6-0 Virginia Caceres H2H Match data 1968 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palermo held?
Palermo is held in Palermo, Italy.
Who won the most recent Palermo?
The 1968 Palermo was won by Helen Gourlay, who defeated Virginia Caceres 6-3 6-0.
When was the first Palermo played?
The first edition of Palermo was held in 1968.
What surface is Palermo played on?
Palermo is played on clay courts.