WTA Edinburgh 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

Sharon Walsh Pete won the 1970 Edinburgh, defeating Winnie Shaw 6-2 8-6 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from October 13 to October 19, 1970. The match log contains 15 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Sharon Walsh Pete
def. Winnie Shaw , 6-2 8-6
Dates
Oct 13 — Oct 19
Location
Edinburgh, 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

Edinburgh 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 8-6 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Oct 19, 1970* F
SF (2)
Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-2 Ann Jones H2H Match data Oct 18, 1970* SF
Sharon Walsh Pete 2-6 6-2 11-9 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Oct 18, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-1 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Oct 18, 1970* QF
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-3 6-4 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Oct 18, 1970* QF
Virginia Wade 6-4 9-7 Betty Stove H2H Match data Oct 18, 1970* QF
Ann Jones 8-6 4-6 6-4 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Oct 18, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Francoise Durr 6-1 6-1 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Oct 17, 1970* R16
Joyce Williams 6-4 6-3 Lesley Charles H2H Match data Oct 17, 1970* R16
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-1 Wendy Slaughter H2H Match data Oct 17, 1970* R16
Winnie Shaw 6-3 4-6 6-1 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Oct 17, 1970* R16
Betty Stove 6-4 6-4 Barbara Walsh H2H Match data Oct 17, 1970* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 7-5 Janice Townsend H2H Match data Oct 17, 1970* R16
Patti Hogan 6-3 6-4 Penny Moor H2H Match data Oct 17, 1970* R16
Ann Jones 6-2 6-2 Nell Truman H2H Match data Oct 17, 1970* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Edinburgh.

Most Finals

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

  1. Sharon Walsh Pete 1 final

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Ann Jones 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 Edinburgh finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 8-6 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data 1970 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edinburgh held?
Edinburgh is held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Edinburgh?
The 1970 Edinburgh was won by Sharon Walsh Pete, who defeated Winnie Shaw 6-2 8-6.
When was the first Edinburgh played?
The first edition of Edinburgh was held in 1970.
What surface is Edinburgh played on?
Edinburgh is played on carpet courts.