WTA Palermo 1968 Draw & Results

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Helen Gourlay won the 1968 Palermo, defeating Virginia Caceres 6-3 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 15–21 on clay courts in Palermo, Italy.

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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

Match type

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.