Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Julie Heldman 1 final
WTA Billingham 1972 Draw & Results
CompletedMargaret Court won the 1972 Billingham, defeating Julie Heldman 7-5 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played October 17–23 on carpet courts in Billingham.
Full tournament history →Dates
Oct 17 — Oct 23
Location
Billingham
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
15 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
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| F (1) | ||||||
| Margaret Court | 7-5 6-0 | Julie Heldman | H2H | Match data | Oct 23, 1972* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Margaret Court | 7-6(3) 6-0 | Brenda Kirk | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1972* | SF |
| Julie Heldman | 6-4 7-5 | Virginia Wade | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1972* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Julie Heldman | 7-5 7-5 | Sharon Walsh Pete | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1972* | QF |
| Brenda Kirk | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | Sue Mappin | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1972* | QF |
| Virginia Wade | 6-2 6-2 | Corinne Molesworth | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1972* | QF |
| Margaret Court | 6-4 6-1 | Jackie Fayter | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1972* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| Brenda Kirk | 6-3 6-4 | Wendy Slaughter | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1972* | R16 |
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 6-1 7-5 | Veronica Burton | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1972* | R16 |
| Margaret Court | 6-0 6-1 | Lesley Charles | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1972* | R16 |
| Jackie Fayter | 6-2 6-4 | Jenny Helliar | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1972* | R16 |
| Corinne Molesworth | 4-6 6-3 7-5 | Lindsey Beaven | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1972* | R16 |
| Sue Mappin | 6-3 1-6 6-1 | Patti Hogan | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1972* | R16 Upset: winner had a 14 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Julie Heldman | 6-1 6-0 | S Fulcher | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1972* | R16 |
| Virginia Wade | 6-0 6-0 | Jane Mott | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1972* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Billingham.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Margaret Court 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Brenda Kirk 1 appearance
View the full Billingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 7-5 6-0 | Julie Heldman | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Billingham held?
- Billingham is held in Billingham.
- Who is the latest recorded Billingham winner?
- The 1972 Billingham was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Julie Heldman 7-5 6-0.
- What is the earliest recorded Billingham edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Billingham in TennisDB is 1972.
- What surface is Billingham played on?
- Billingham is played on carpet courts.