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
CompletedFrancoise 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 February 17–23 on clay courts in Fort Lauderdale, United States.
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
16 recorded singles 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
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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.