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
Round of 16
Francoise Durr
6-3 6-1
Denise Carter
6-2 6-7(1) 6-4
Rosie Casals
6-4 6-4
Valerie Ziegenfuss
6-4 4-6 6-2
Billie Jean King
6-3 6-3
Judy Tegart
1-6 6-2 6-4
Kerry Reid
6-4 4-6 6-2
Ann Jones
6-1 6-0
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Francoise Durr
5-7 6-4 6-3
Billie Jean King
7-5 6-4
Final
Francoise Durr
6-3 3-6 6-3
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.