Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Julie Heldman 1 final
WTA London 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule
Virginia Wade won the 1971 London, defeating Julie Heldman 6-1 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in London, United Kingdom, from November 18 to November 24, 1971. The match log contains 7 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Nov 18 — Nov 24
Location
London, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
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 |
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| F (1) | ||||||
| Virginia Wade | 6-1 6-3 | Julie Heldman | H2H | Match data | Nov 24, 1971* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Julie Heldman | 6-0 0-6 6-1 | Evonne Goolagong | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1971* | SF |
| Virginia Wade | 6-2 6-2 | Francoise Durr | H2H | Match data | Nov 23, 1971* | SF |
| R16 (4) | ||||||
| Francoise Durr | 6-0 6-2 | Jackie Fayter | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1971* | R16 |
| Julie Heldman | 6-3 6-2 | Winnie Shaw | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1971* | R16 |
| Virginia Wade | 7-5 6-3 | Betty Stove | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1971* | R16 |
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-7(5) 6-2 6-1 | Patti Hogan | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1971* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for London.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Virginia Wade 3 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 London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-1 6-3 | Julie Heldman | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is London held?
- London is held in London, United Kingdom.
- Who won the most recent London?
- The 1971 London was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Julie Heldman 6-1 6-3.
- When was the first London played?
- The first edition of London was held in 1971.
- What surface is London played on?
- London is played on carpet courts.