WTA Bloemfontein 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Virginia Wade won the 1968 Bloemfontein, defeating Patricia Walkden 6-3 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Bloemfontein, South Africa, from January 8 to January 14, 1968.

Champion
Virginia Wade
def. Patricia Walkden , 6-3 6-3
Dates
Jan 8 — Jan 14
Location
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jan 14, 1968* F Virginia Wade 6-3 6-3 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jan 13, 1968* SF Patricia Walkden 6-4 6-0 Carole Graebner H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1968* SF Virginia Wade 5-7 9-7 6-0 Annette Van Zyl H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jan 13, 1968* QF Annette Van Zyl 6-1 6-4 Stephanie Defina H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1968* QF Carole Graebner 12-10 6-2 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1968* QF Patricia Walkden 6-2 6-3 Greta Delport H2H Match data
Jan 13, 1968* QF Virginia Wade 6-4 6-4 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data
R16 (7)
Jan 12, 1968* R16 Laura Rossouw 6-3 6-3 Nell Truman H2H Match data
Jan 12, 1968* R16 Patricia Walkden 6-1 7-5 J Hennessy H2H Match data
Jan 12, 1968* R16 Virginia Wade 6-3 7-5 Elviry Dry H2H Match data
Jan 12, 1968* R16 Stephanie Defina 6-3 10-8 Anita Van Deventer H2H Match data
Jan 12, 1968* R16 Winnie Shaw 6-4 7-5 Carmen Coronado H2H Match data
Jan 12, 1968* R16 Annette Van Zyl 6-2 6-4 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data
Jan 12, 1968* R16 Carole Graebner 6-4 7-5 Christine Bell H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Patricia Walkden 3
Ilana Kloss 1
Janice Metcalf 1
Lesley Charles 1
Sharon Walsh Pete 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1979 — Lesley Charles 6-1 6-1 Michelle Depalmer H2H Match data
1975 Hard Janice Metcalf 6-7 6-4 6-2 Ilana Kloss H2H Match data
1974 Hard Sharon Walsh Pete 6-4 6-3 Brigette Cuypers H2H Match data
1973 Hard Ilana Kloss 6-2 7-5 Linky Boshoff H2H Match data
1972 Hard Patricia Walkden 2-6 6-1 6-1 Linky Boshoff H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bloemfontein held?
Bloemfontein is held in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Bloemfontein?
The 1979 Bloemfontein was won by Lesley Charles 6-1 6-1.
Who has won the most Bloemfontein titles?
Patricia Walkden has won 3 Bloemfontein titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Bloemfontein played?
The first edition of Bloemfontein was held in 1968.
What surface is Bloemfontein played on?
Bloemfontein is played on hard courts.