Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Brenda Kirk 1 final
WTA Paris 1971 Draw & Results
CompletedHelga Schultze won the 1971 Paris, defeating Brenda Kirk 4-6 6-2 6-1 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played April 26–May 2 on clay courts in Paris, France.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 26 — May 2
Location
Paris, France
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
13 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Helga Schultze | 4-6 6-2 6-1 | Brenda Kirk | H2H | Match data | May 2, 1971* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Brenda Kirk | 1-6 6-1 6-4 | Pam Teeguarden | H2H | Match data | May 1, 1971* | SF |
| Helga Schultze | 2-6 6-3 8-6 | Gail Sherriff | H2H | Match data | May 1, 1971* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Helga Schultze | 6-2 6-2 | Laura Rossouw | H2H | Match data | May 1, 1971* | QF |
| Pam Teeguarden | 6-1 6-1 | Ana Maria Arias | H2H | Match data | May 1, 1971* | QF |
| Brenda Kirk | 6-2 6-2 | Rosie Reyes | H2H | Match data | May 1, 1971* | QF |
| Gail Sherriff | 6-3 6-1 | Daniele Bouteleux | H2H | Match data | May 1, 1971* | QF |
| R16 (6) | ||||||
| Laura Rossouw | 7-5 6-4 | Odile De Roubin | H2H | Match data | Apr 30, 1971* | R16 |
| Brenda Kirk | 7-5 6-0 | Nathalie Fuchs | H2H | Match data | Apr 30, 1971* | R16 |
| Pam Teeguarden | 8-6 6-2 | Lesley Hunt | H2H | Match data | Apr 30, 1971* | R16 Upset: winner had a 19 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Helga Schultze | 6-2 6-4 | Wendy Appleby | H2H | Match data | Apr 30, 1971* | R16 |
| Daniele Bouteleux | 2-6 6-3 8-6 | Kerry Harris | H2H | Match data | Apr 30, 1971* | R16 |
| Ana Maria Arias | 6-3 6-3 | Nicole Bimes | H2H | Match data | Apr 30, 1971* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Paris.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Helga Schultze 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Ana Maria Arias 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
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helga Schultze | 4-6 6-2 6-1 | Brenda Kirk | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Paris held?
- Paris is held in Paris, France.
- Who won the most recent Paris?
- The 1971 Paris was won by Helga Schultze, who defeated Brenda Kirk 4-6 6-2 6-1.
- When was the first Paris played?
- The first edition of Paris was held in 1971.
- What surface is Paris played on?
- Paris is played on clay courts.