Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Evonne Goolagong 1 final
WTA Leicester 1971 Draw & Results
CompletedEvonne Goolagong won the 1971 Leicester, defeating Patti Hogan 6-2 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 19–25 on grass courts in Leicester.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jul 19 — Jul 25
Location
Leicester
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
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
Evonne Goolagong
6-0 6-4
Kristien Shaw
6-4 6-2
Helen Gourlay
6-3 6-0
Kerry Harris
6-3 6-3
Patti Hogan
6-4 3-6 6-3
Barbara Hawcroft
6-2 7-5
Judy Tegart
6-3 7-5
Fay Toyne
6-3 6-4
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Evonne Goolagong
6-0 6-0
Patti Hogan
3-6 8-6 6-4
Final
Evonne Goolagong
6-2 6-4
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Leicester.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Evonne Goolagong 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Barbara Hawcroft 1 appearance
View the full Leicester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-2 6-4 | Patti Hogan | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Grass |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Leicester held?
- Leicester is held in Leicester.
- Who won the most recent Leicester?
- The 1971 Leicester was won by Evonne Goolagong, who defeated Patti Hogan 6-2 6-4.
- When was the first Leicester played?
- The first edition of Leicester was held in 1971.
- What surface is Leicester played on?
- Leicester is played on grass courts.