WTA Torquay 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Margaret Court won the 1968 Torquay, defeating Virginia Wade 12-10 8-6 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Torquay, United Kingdom, from November 4 to November 10, 1968.

Champion
Margaret Court
def. Virginia Wade , 12-10 8-6
Dates
Nov 4 — Nov 10
Location
Torquay, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Nov 10, 1968* F Margaret Court 12-10 8-6 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
SF (2)
Nov 9, 1968* SF Virginia Wade 6-4 6-4 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1968* SF Margaret Court 6-3 6-2 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data
QF (4)
Nov 9, 1968* QF Winnie Shaw 6-3 6-0 Joyce Williams H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1968* QF Mary Ann Eisel 2-6 6-2 7-5 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1968* QF Margaret Court 6-2 6-1 Robin Lloyd H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1968* QF Virginia Wade 6-2 6-0 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Nov 8, 1968* R16 Joyce Williams 6-0 6-3 Veronica Burton H2H Match data
Nov 8, 1968* R16 Virginia Wade 6-0 6-1 Helen Retter H2H Match data
Nov 8, 1968* R16 Winnie Shaw 6-2 6-4 Janice Townsend H2H Match data
Nov 8, 1968* R16 Mary Ann Eisel 6-4 6-3 Jill Cooper H2H Match data
Nov 8, 1968* R16 Robin Lloyd 6-3 6-3 Elizabeth Ernest H2H Match data
Nov 8, 1968* R16 Patricia Walkden 6-1 6-0 Frances Maclennan H2H Match data
Nov 8, 1968* R16 Margaret Court 6-2 6-1 Anthea Rigby H2H Match data
Nov 8, 1968* R16 Corinne Molesworth 3-6 7-5 17-15 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data
R32 (13)
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Patricia Walkden 8-6 6-2 Alex Cowie H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Corinne Molesworth 6-0 6-0 Sally Rogers H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Robin Lloyd 6-2 6-1 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Frances Maclennan 6-1 6-1 Dianne Bridger H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Jill Cooper 6-0 6-3 Sue Imhoff H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Mary Ann Eisel 6-2 6-1 Nora Davies H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Elizabeth Ernest 6-4 5-7 6-0 Penny Moor H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Joyce Williams 7-5 6-1 Jenny Helliar H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Helen Retter 6-2 6-4 Sue Templer H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Anthea Rigby 6-2 6-2 Marion Boundy H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Pam Teeguarden 6-0 6-2 Gail Baker H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Winnie Shaw 6-0 6-1 Vivienne Merson H2H Match data
Nov 7, 1968* R32 Veronica Burton 6-2 2-6 8-6 Judy Congdon H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Ann Jones 3
Margaret Court 2
Corinne Molesworth 1
Evonne Goolagong 1
Julie Heldman 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1978 Carpet Corinne Molesworth 2-6 7-5 6-4 Fiona Moffitt H2H Match data
1976 Carpet Sue Barker 6-4 6-2 Michelle Tyler H2H Match data
1975 Carpet Ann Jones 4-6 6-1 6-3 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
1974 Carpet Ann Jones 7-5 7-6 Janet Newberry H2H Match data
1972 Carpet Margaret Court 2-6 6-3 6-1 Virginia Wade H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Torquay held?
Torquay is held in Torquay, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Torquay?
The 1978 Torquay was won by Corinne Molesworth 2-6 7-5 6-4.
Who has won the most Torquay titles?
Ann Jones has won 3 Torquay titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Torquay played?
The first edition of Torquay was held in 1968.
What surface is Torquay played on?
Torquay is played on carpet courts.