WTA Bristol 1970 Draw & Results

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Margaret Court won the 1970 Bristol, defeating Francoise Durr 6-1 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played June 8–14 on grass courts in Bristol, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Francoise Durr , 6-1 6-1
Dates
Jun 8 — Jun 14
Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Results

Match type

23 recorded singles results

Bristol 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Margaret Court 6-1 6-1 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Jun 14, 1970* F
SF (2)
Francoise Durr 8-6 6-2 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Jun 13, 1970* SF
Margaret Court 8-6 6-4 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jun 13, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Lesley Hunt 4-6 6-4 6-2 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Jun 13, 1970* QF
Judy Tegart 7-9 6-3 6-1 Betty Stove H2H Match data Jun 13, 1970* QF
Francoise Durr 6-3 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Jun 13, 1970* QF
Margaret Court 6-0 6-2 Christina Sandberg H2H Match data Jun 13, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Judy Tegart 6-4 7-5 Kathleen Harter H2H Match data Jun 12, 1970* R16
Lesley Hunt 6-3 6-3 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Jun 12, 1970* R16
Margaret Court 6-0 6-1 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data Jun 12, 1970* R16
Rosie Casals 6-2 6-2 Fay Toyne H2H Match data Jun 12, 1970* R16
Christina Sandberg 6-2 6-3 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Jun 12, 1970* R16
Betty Stove 6-3 6-1 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data Jun 12, 1970* R16 Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Francoise Durr 6-2 6-2 Denise Carter H2H Match data Jun 12, 1970* R16
Kerry Reid 6-3 6-3 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data Jun 12, 1970* R16
R32 (8)
Kerry Harris 6-4 4-6 6-2 Rita Bentley H2H Match data Jun 11, 1970* R32
Betty Stove 6-2 6-1 Wendy Tomlinson H2H Match data Jun 11, 1970* R32
Lesley Hunt 6-4 6-4 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Jun 11, 1970* R32
Kristy Pigeon 6-4 6-3 Janice Townsend H2H Match data Jun 11, 1970* R32
Judy Tegart 6-1 6-1 Jean Forbes H2H Match data Jun 11, 1970* R32
Gail Sherriff 6-4 11-9 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Jun 11, 1970* R32
Kerry Reid 6-2 6-2 Barbara Walsh H2H Match data Jun 11, 1970* R32
Kathleen Harter 7-5 6-4 Elizabeth Ernest H2H Match data Jun 11, 1970* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Bristol.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Francoise Durr 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 4 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Barbara Walsh 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

Recent Bristol finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 6-1 6-1 Francoise Durr H2H Match data 1970 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bristol held?
Bristol is held in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Bristol?
The 1970 Bristol was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Francoise Durr 6-1 6-1.
When was the first Bristol played?
The first edition of Bristol was held in 1970.
What surface is Bristol played on?
Bristol is played on grass courts.