WTA Bristol 1972 Draw & Results

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Billie Jean King won the 1972 Bristol, defeating Kerry Reid 6-3 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played June 12–18 on grass courts in Bristol, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Kerry Reid , 6-3 6-2
Dates
Jun 12 — Jun 18
Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
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

15 recorded singles results

Bristol 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-2 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Jun 18, 1972* F
SF (2)
Kerry Reid 9-8(0) 2-6 6-2 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data Jun 17, 1972* SF
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Jun 17, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-4 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Jun 17, 1972* QF
Kerry Reid 6-3 3-6 7-5 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Jun 17, 1972* QF
Billie Jean King 6-0 6-3 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data Jun 17, 1972* QF
Rosie Casals 6-3 4-6 6-4 Betty Stove H2H Match data Jun 17, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Francoise Durr 6-1 6-1 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Jun 16, 1972* R16
Evonne Goolagong 6-1 6-4 Kazuko Sawamatsu H2H Match data Jun 16, 1972* R16
Betty Stove 4-6 7-5 6-1 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jun 16, 1972* R16
Rosie Casals 9-8 9-7 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data Jun 16, 1972* R16
Helen Gourlay 9-7 6-1 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Jun 16, 1972* R16
Laura Rossouw 7-5 6-1 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Jun 16, 1972* R16
Billie Jean King 4-6 6-3 6-4 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Jun 16, 1972* R16
Kerry Reid 6-1 6-2 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data Jun 16, 1972* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Bristol.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Betty Stove 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 Bristol finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-2 Kerry Reid H2H Match data 1972 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bristol held?
Bristol is held in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Bristol?
The 1972 Bristol was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Kerry Reid 6-3 6-2.
When was the first Bristol played?
The first edition of Bristol was held in 1972.
What surface is Bristol played on?
Bristol is played on grass courts.