Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes.
- 1 Martina Navratilova 1 final
- 1 Sue Barker 1 final
Houston tournament history
Explore the recorded Houston final from 1977. Open an edition for its draw and match results.
Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Record Book
Career Leaders
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
- 1 Martina Navratilova 5 wins
- 2 Mima Jausovec 4 wins
- 2 Sue Barker 4 wins
- 3 Dianne Fromholtz 3 wins
- 4 Carrie Meyer 2 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match.
- 1 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 1 appearance
- 1 Betty Stove 1 appearance
- 1 Carrie Meyer 1 appearance
- 1 Dianne Fromholtz 1 appearance
- 1 Elly Appel 1 appearance
Champion Records
Youngest & Oldest Champions
Age at the start of the tournament.
- Martina Navratilova 20.2 yearsYoungest · 1977
- Martina Navratilova 20.2 yearsOldest · 1977
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Tournament Outcomes by Season
| Season | Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Category | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Martina Navratilova | 7-6 7-5 | Sue Barker | H2H | Match data | WTA 250 | Carpet |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Houston held?
- Houston is held in Houston, United States.
- Who won the most recent Houston?
- The 1977 Houston was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Sue Barker 7-6 7-5.
- When was the first Houston played?
- The first edition of Houston was held in 1977.
- What surface is Houston played on?
- Houston is played on carpet courts.