WTA Fort Lauderdale 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Francoise Durr won the 1971 Fort Lauderdale, defeating Billie Jean King 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Fort Lauderdale, United States, from February 17 to February 23, 1971.

Champion
Francoise Durr
def. Billie Jean King , 6-3 3-6 6-3
Dates
Feb 17 — Feb 23
Location
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Feb 23, 1971* F Francoise Durr 6-3 3-6 6-3 Billie Jean King H2H Match data
BR (1)
Feb 17, 1971 BR Rosie Casals 6-3 6-1 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
SF (2)
Feb 22, 1971* SF Billie Jean King 7-5 6-4 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1971* SF Francoise Durr 5-7 6-4 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
QF (4)
Feb 22, 1971* QF Kerry Reid (w/o) Ann Jones H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1971* QF Rosie Casals 6-2 6-2 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1971* QF Billie Jean King 7-6(2) 6-3 Judy Tegart H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1971* QF Francoise Durr 6-2 6-1 Denise Carter H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Feb 21, 1971* R16 Denise Carter 6-2 6-7(1) 6-4 Chris Evert H2H Match data
Feb 21, 1971* R16 Judy Tegart 1-6 6-2 6-4 Julie Heldman H2H Match data
Feb 21, 1971* R16 Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-4 4-6 6-2 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
Feb 21, 1971* R16 Kerry Reid 6-4 4-6 6-2 Laurie Fleming H2H Match data
Feb 21, 1971* R16 Rosie Casals 6-4 6-4 Tory Ann Fretz H2H Match data
Feb 21, 1971* R16 Ann Jones 6-1 6-0 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data
Feb 21, 1971* R16 Billie Jean King 6-3 6-3 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data
Feb 21, 1971* R16 Francoise Durr 6-3 6-1 Stephanie Johnson H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Chris Evert 2
Martina Navratilova 2
Faye Urban 1
Francoise Durr 1
Jeanne Evert 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1985 Hard Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-1 Steffi Graf H2H Match data
1984 Hard Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-0 Michelle Torres H2H Match data
1974 Clay Jeanne Evert (w/o) Kerry Reid H2H Match data
1973 Clay Chris Evert 6-1 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1971 Clay Francoise Durr 6-3 3-6 6-3 Billie Jean King H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fort Lauderdale held?
Fort Lauderdale is held in Fort Lauderdale, United States.
Who won the most recent Fort Lauderdale?
The 1985 Fort Lauderdale was won by Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-1.
Who has won the most Fort Lauderdale titles?
Chris Evert has won 2 Fort Lauderdale titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Fort Lauderdale played?
The first edition of Fort Lauderdale was held in 1968.
What surface is Fort Lauderdale played on?
Fort Lauderdale is played on clay courts.