Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Ilana Kloss 1 final
WTA East London 1971 Draw & Results
CompletedIlana Kloss won the 1971 East London, defeating Linda Tuero 6-3 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played December 20–26 on hard courts in East London, South Africa.
Full tournament history →Dates
Dec 20 — Dec 26
Location
East London, South Africa
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
21 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Ilana Kloss | 6-3 6-2 | Linda Tuero | H2H | Match data | Dec 26, 1971* | F Upset: winner had a 11 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Linda Tuero | 6-2 6-0 | Brenda Kirk | H2H | Match data | Dec 25, 1971* | SF |
| Ilana Kloss | 6-3 6-4 | Greta Delport | H2H | Match data | Dec 25, 1971* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Brenda Kirk | 6-4 6-2 | Elizabeth Vlotman | H2H | Match data | Dec 25, 1971* | QF |
| Linda Tuero | 6-1 6-1 | Brigette Cuypers | H2H | Match data | Dec 25, 1971* | QF |
| Ilana Kloss | 6-2 8-6 | Sharon Walsh Pete | H2H | Match data | Dec 25, 1971* | QF Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Greta Delport | 7-5 6-4 | Patricia Walkden | H2H | Match data | Dec 25, 1971* | QF Upset: winner had a 8 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| R16 (5) | ||||||
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 4-6 8-6 6-2 | Daphne Pattison | H2H | Match data | Dec 24, 1971* | R16 |
| Brigette Cuypers | 6-2 6-3 | Patti Hogan | H2H | Match data | Dec 24, 1971* | R16 Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Linda Tuero | 6-3 6-4 | Susan Minford | H2H | Match data | Dec 24, 1971* | R16 |
| Brenda Kirk | 6-3 6-0 | Carol Ann Kalogeropoulos | H2H | Match data | Dec 24, 1971* | R16 |
| Elizabeth Vlotman | 6-1 3-6 7-5 | Janine Lieffrig | H2H | Match data | Dec 24, 1971* | R16 |
| R32 (8) | ||||||
| Linda Tuero | 6-2 6-1 | Linky Boshoff | H2H | Match data | Dec 23, 1971* | R32 |
| Christine Marais | 6-2 6-1 | Margot Schultze | H2H | Match data | Dec 23, 1971* | R32 |
| Carol Ann Kalogeropoulos | 6-0 6-0 | M Figueirido | H2H | Match data | Dec 23, 1971* | R32 |
| Patti Hogan | 4-6 7-5 6-2 | C Gevers | H2H | Match data | Dec 23, 1971* | R32 |
| Lyn Montgomery | 6-0 6-3 | Jenny Helliar | H2H | Match data | Dec 23, 1971* | R32 |
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-2 6-4 | Heather Bucke | H2H | Match data | Dec 23, 1971* | R32 |
| Elizabeth Vlotman | 6-4 3-6 6-4 | Jackie Fayter | H2H | Match data | Dec 23, 1971* | R32 |
| Janine Lieffrig | 6-0 6-1 | J Mills | H2H | Match data | Dec 23, 1971* | R32 |
| R64 (1) | ||||||
| Jackie Fayter | 6-4 6-1 | Marion Lloyd Wronsley | H2H | Match data | Dec 22, 1971* | R64 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for East London.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Linda Tuero 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Brenda Kirk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilana Kloss | 6-3 6-2 | Linda Tuero | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is East London held?
- East London is held in East London, South Africa.
- Who won the most recent East London?
- The 1971 East London was won by Ilana Kloss, who defeated Linda Tuero 6-3 6-2.
- When was the first East London played?
- The first edition of East London was held in 1971.
- What surface is East London played on?
- East London is played on hard courts.