WTA Torquay 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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. The match log contains 28 recorded singles results for this edition.

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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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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

28 recorded singles results

Torquay 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Margaret Court 12-10 8-6 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 10, 1968* F
SF (2)
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 Nov 9, 1968* SF
QF (4)
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 Nov 9, 1968* QF
R16 (8)
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 Nov 8, 1968* R16
R32 (13)
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 Nov 7, 1968* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Torquay.

Most Finals

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

  1. Margaret Court 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 4 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 Torquay finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 12-10 8-6 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1968 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Torquay held?
Torquay is held in Torquay, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Torquay?
The 1968 Torquay was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Virginia Wade 12-10 8-6.
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.