Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA Fort Lauderdale 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule
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. The match log contains 16 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Feb 17 — Feb 23
Location
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Francoise Durr | 6-3 3-6 6-3 | Billie Jean King | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1971* | F Upset: winner had a 20 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| BR (1) | ||||||
| Rosie Casals | 6-3 6-1 | Kerry Reid | H2H | Match data | Feb 23, 1971* | BR |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| 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 | Feb 22, 1971* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| 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 | Feb 22, 1971* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| 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 Defina | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 1971* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Fort Lauderdale.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Francoise Durr 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Ann Jones 1 appearance
View the full Fort Lauderdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francoise Durr | 6-3 3-6 6-3 | Billie Jean King | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Clay |
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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 1971 Fort Lauderdale was won by Francoise Durr, who defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 3-6 6-3.
- When was the first Fort Lauderdale played?
- The first edition of Fort Lauderdale was held in 1971.
- What surface is Fort Lauderdale played on?
- Fort Lauderdale is played on clay courts.