WTA Newport Wales 1972 Draw & Results

Completed

Kerry Reid won the 1972 Newport Wales, defeating Virginia Wade 7-5 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 10–16 on grass courts in Newport, United States.

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Champion
Kerry Reid
def. Virginia Wade , 7-5 6-2
Dates
Jul 10 — Jul 16
Location
Newport, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Results

Match type

31 recorded singles results

Newport Wales 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Kerry Reid 7-5 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Jul 16, 1972* F
SF (2)
Kerry Reid 6-1 6-3 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* SF
Virginia Wade 3-6 6-2 6-1 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Joyce Williams 6-2 6-4 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* QF
Virginia Wade 6-0 6-3 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* QF
Kerry Reid 3-6 6-3 8-6 Betty Stove H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* QF
Winnie Shaw 9-8(3) 6-4 Carole Graebner H2H Match data Jul 15, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Helen Gourlay 9-8 6-3 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Winnie Shaw 6-3 9-8 Alex Cowie H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Patti Hogan (w/o) Wendy Overton H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-2 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Joyce Williams 6-4 3-6 6-1 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Carole Graebner 5-7 7-5 6-2 Elizabeth Ernest H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Kerry Reid 6-1 6-3 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
Betty Stove 2-6 6-4 6-2 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jul 14, 1972* R16
R32 (16)
Helen Gourlay 6-0 6-3 N Spence H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-3 6-2 Sally Hudson Beck H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Joyce Williams 6-1 6-1 E Scott H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Wendy Overton 6-0 6-1 Sue Worsfield H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Betty Stove 6-4 6-3 Penny Moor H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Patti Hogan 6-0 6-0 E Ranger H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Cynthia Doerner 6-1 6-4 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Alex Cowie 6-3 6-0 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Carole Graebner 6-2 6-2 J Loosemore H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Elizabeth Ernest 8-6 6-4 Lita Liem H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Winnie Shaw 6-0 6-2 M Page Jones H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Jackie Fayter 6-4 6-3 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Wendy Gilchrist 7-5 6-4 Daphne Pattison H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2 Hilary Hodge H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Kerry Reid 6-4 6-4 Ruth Morgan H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32
Judy Tegart 6-0 6-0 B Jones H2H Match data Jul 13, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Newport Wales.

Most Finals

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

  1. Kerry Reid 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Kerry Reid 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alex Cowie 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 Newport Wales finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Kerry Reid 7-5 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1972 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newport Wales held?
Newport Wales is held in Newport, United States.
Who won the most recent Newport Wales?
The 1972 Newport Wales was won by Kerry Reid, who defeated Virginia Wade 7-5 6-2.
When was the first Newport Wales played?
The first edition of Newport Wales was held in 1972.
What surface is Newport Wales played on?
Newport Wales is played on grass courts.