Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA Bristol 1972 Draw & Results
CompletedBillie 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.
Full tournament history →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
Round of 16
Billie Jean King
4-6 6-3 6-4
Laura Rossouw
7-5 6-1
Rosie Casals
9-8 9-7
Betty Stove
4-6 7-5 6-1
Kerry Reid
6-1 6-2
Francoise Durr
6-1 6-1
Evonne Goolagong
6-1 6-4
Helen Gourlay
9-7 6-1
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Billie Jean King
6-3 6-2
Kerry Reid
9-8(0) 2-6 6-2
Final
Billie Jean King
6-3 6-2
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Bristol.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Billie Jean King 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Betty Stove 1 appearance
View the full Bristol record book →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 6-2 | Kerry Reid | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Grass |
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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.