Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Patricia Walkden 1 final
WTA Bloemfontein 1968 Draw & Results
CompletedVirginia Wade won the 1968 Bloemfontein, defeating Patricia Walkden 6-3 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 8–14 on hard courts in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jan 8 — Jan 14
Location
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
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
Virginia Wade
6-3 7-5
Laura Rossouw
6-3 6-3
Annette Van Zyl
6-2 6-4
Stephanie Defina
6-3 10-8
Patricia Walkden
6-1 7-5
BYE
Carole Graebner
6-4 7-5
Winnie Shaw
6-4 7-5
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Virginia Wade
5-7 9-7 6-0
Patricia Walkden
6-4 6-0
Final
Virginia Wade
6-3 6-3
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Bloemfontein.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Virginia Wade 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Anita Van Deventer 1 appearance
View the full Bloemfontein 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-3 6-3 | Patricia Walkden | H2H | Match data | 1968 | Hard |
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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 1968 Bloemfontein was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Patricia Walkden 6-3 6-3.
- 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.