WTA Charlotte 1970 Draw & Results

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Nancy Richey won the 1970 Charlotte, defeating Chris Evert 6-4 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played September 18–24 on clay courts in Charlotte, United States.

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Champion
def. Chris Evert , 6-4 6-1
Dates
Sep 18 — Sep 24
Location
Charlotte, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

5 recorded singles results

Charlotte 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Nancy Richey 6-4 6-1 Chris Evert H2H Match data Sep 24, 1970* F
SF (2)
Nancy Richey 6-4 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Sep 23, 1970* SF
Chris Evert 7-6(1) 7-6(4) Margaret Court H2H Match data Sep 23, 1970* SF Upset: winner had a 2 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
R16 (2)
Chris Evert 6-1 6-0 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Sep 22, 1970* R16 Upset: winner had a 19 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Virginia Wade 6-4 6-4 Laurie Fleming H2H Match data Sep 22, 1970* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Charlotte.

Most Finals

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.

  1. Chris Evert 2 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Charlotte finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nancy Richey 6-4 6-1 Chris Evert H2H Match data 1970 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Charlotte held?
Charlotte is held in Charlotte, United States.
Who won the most recent Charlotte?
The 1970 Charlotte was won by Nancy Richey, who defeated Chris Evert 6-4 6-1.
When was the first Charlotte played?
The first edition of Charlotte was held in 1970.
What surface is Charlotte played on?
Charlotte is played on clay courts.