WTA Beckenham 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

Margaret Court won the 1968 Beckenham, defeating Ann Jones 11-9 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Beckenham, United Kingdom, from June 10 to June 16, 1968. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Ann Jones , 11-9 6-2
Dates
Jun 10 — Jun 16
Location
Beckenham, United Kingdom
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

Beckenham 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Margaret Court 11-9 6-2 Ann Jones H2H Match data Jun 16, 1968* F
SF (2)
Margaret Court 6-0 6-3 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data Jun 15, 1968* SF
Ann Jones 6-3 8-6 Marcela Bueno H2H Match data Jun 15, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Margaret Court 6-1 10-8 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Jun 15, 1968* QF
Marcela Bueno 9-7 3-6 7-5 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Jun 15, 1968* QF
Kristy Pigeon 7-5 6-4 Marijke Jansen H2H Match data Jun 15, 1968* QF
Ann Jones 6-3 6-1 Galina Baksheeva H2H Match data Jun 15, 1968* QF
R16 (8)
Ann Jones 6-2 6-2 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Jun 14, 1968* R16
Marcela Bueno 6-3 3-6 6-1 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Jun 14, 1968* R16
Marijke Jansen 2-6 6-3 6-2 Shirley Bloomer H2H Match data Jun 14, 1968* R16
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-2 Ingrid Bentzer H2H Match data Jun 14, 1968* R16
Francoise Durr 6-2 6-0 Margaret Harris H2H Match data Jun 14, 1968* R16
Margaret Court 6-3 6-4 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Jun 14, 1968* R16
Kristy Pigeon 6-1 7-5 Jill Cooper H2H Match data Jun 14, 1968* R16
Galina Baksheeva 5-7 6-2 6-4 Evelyne Terras H2H Match data Jun 14, 1968* R16
R32 (16)
Kristy Pigeon 7-5 6-1 Vera Roberts H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Margaret Court 6-0 6-0 Lorna Cornell H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Galina Baksheeva 7-5 7-5 Cecilie Fleming H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Rosie Casals 6-4 6-3 Alex Cowie H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Patti Hogan 6-2 5-7 6-1 Jennifer Staley H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Ingrid Bentzer 6-2 4-6 8-6 Olga Morozova H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Jill Cooper 6-3 6-4 Sue Hole H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Evelyne Terras 6-4 6-4 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-0 6-1 Maylis Burel H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Shirley Bloomer (w/o) Billie Jean King H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Marcela Bueno 6-2 6-2 Margaret Lee H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Margaret Harris 6-3 3-6 6-2 Nadine Netter H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Ann Jones 6-1 6-0 Sally Holdsworth H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Cecilia Martinez 6-2 6-4 Eva Lundquist H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Francoise Durr 6-2 6-1 Maria Jose Aubet H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32
Marijke Jansen 6-4 6-4 Mimi Wheeler H2H Match data Jun 13, 1968* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Beckenham.

Most Finals

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

  1. Ann Jones 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alex Cowie 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 Beckenham finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 11-9 6-2 Ann Jones H2H Match data 1968 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Beckenham held?
Beckenham is held in Beckenham, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Beckenham?
The 1968 Beckenham was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Ann Jones 11-9 6-2.
When was the first Beckenham played?
The first edition of Beckenham was held in 1968.
What surface is Beckenham played on?
Beckenham is played on grass courts.