WTA Hobart 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Billie Jean King won the 1968 Hobart, defeating Judy Tegart 6-2 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Hobart, Australia, from January 8 to January 14, 1968.

Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Judy Tegart , 6-2 6-4
Dates
Jan 8 — Jan 14
Location
Hobart, Australia
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Round of 64
Billie Jean King 6-1 8-6
Annelin Bakker
Lany Kaligis 5-7 6-4 6-3
Yveline Boy
Kaye Dening
BYE
Judith Salome 6-3 5-7 13-11
Heather Mckechnie
Karen Krantzcke
BYE
Cynthia Doerner
BYE
Dorothy Whitely
BYE
S Riebel
BYE
Mary Ann Eisel
BYE
Astrid Suurbeek
BYE
Helen Gourlay
BYE
Anne Coleman
BYE
Lesley Hunt
BYE
Kerry Wilkinson
BYE
Kerry Reid
BYE
Kerry Stephens
BYE
Judy Tegart
BYE
Lita Liem
BYE
Helen Sheedy
BYE
Vicki Lancaster Kerr
BYE
Gail Sherriff
BYE
Alison Mckenzie
BYE
Chris Matison
BYE
Kathleen Harter
BYE
Margaret Court
BYE
Judy Harris
BYE
Joan Johnson
BYE
Sheila Washbourne
BYE
Rosie Casals 3-6 6-1 6-2
Elena Subirats
Helen Amos 6-3 6-2
Geri Shepard
Brenda Jenkins
BYE
Kerry Harris 6-1 7-5
Adrienne Avis
Round of 32
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2
Lany Kaligis
Kaye Dening 6-3 3-6 6-3
Judith Salome
Karen Krantzcke 6-2 6-1
Cynthia Doerner
Dorothy Whitely (w/o)
S Riebel
Mary Ann Eisel (w/o)
Astrid Suurbeek
Helen Gourlay 6-4 6-4
Anne Coleman
Lesley Hunt 6-3 6-2
Kerry Wilkinson
Kerry Reid 7-5 6-2
Kerry Stephens
Judy Tegart 6-3 6-4
Lita Liem
Helen Sheedy 9-7 6-4
Vicki Lancaster Kerr
Gail Sherriff 6-1 6-3
Alison Mckenzie
Chris Matison (w/o)
Kathleen Harter
Margaret Court 6-1 6-2
Judy Harris
Joan Johnson 6-1 7-5
Sheila Washbourne
Rosie Casals 6-1 6-2
Helen Amos
Brenda Jenkins 8-6 6-2
Kerry Harris
Round of 16
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-4
Kaye Dening
Karen Krantzcke 6-3 6-2
Dorothy Whitely
Mary Ann Eisel 9-7 2-6 6-2
Helen Gourlay
Lesley Hunt 7-5 6-2
Kerry Reid
Judy Tegart 6-2 6-2
Helen Sheedy
Gail Sherriff 6-1 6-3
Chris Matison
Margaret Court 6-1 6-0
Joan Johnson
Rosie Casals 6-1 6-1
Brenda Jenkins
Quarterfinals
Billie Jean King 8-6 3-6 6-1
Karen Krantzcke
Mary Ann Eisel 3-6 6-4 6-3
Lesley Hunt
Judy Tegart 6-4 6-2
Gail Sherriff
Margaret Court 6-3 6-4
Rosie Casals
Semifinals
Billie Jean King 2-6 6-4 6-3
Mary Ann Eisel
Judy Tegart 6-4 6-4
Margaret Court
Final
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-4
Judy Tegart

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hobart held?
Hobart is held in Hobart, Australia.
Who won the most recent Hobart?
The 2026 Hobart was won by Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-4 6-4.
Who has won the most Hobart titles?
Elise Mertens has won 2 Hobart titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Hobart played?
The first edition of Hobart was held in 1968.
What surface is Hobart played on?
Hobart is played on grass courts.