WTA Durban 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1970 Durban, defeating Margaret Court 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Durban, South Africa, from April 6 to April 12, 1970. The match log contains 30 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Margaret Court , 6-4 2-6 6-2
Dates
Apr 6 — Apr 12
Location
Durban, South Africa
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Durban 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-4 2-6 6-2 Margaret Court H2H Match data Apr 12, 1970* F
SF (2)
Margaret Court 6-1 6-2 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Apr 11, 1970* SF
Billie Jean King 6-3 4-6 6-1 Ann Jones H2H Match data Apr 11, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Apr 11, 1970* QF
Winnie Shaw 6-3 6-1 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Apr 11, 1970* QF
Ann Jones 6-1 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Apr 11, 1970* QF
Margaret Court 6-0 7-5 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data Apr 11, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Lesley Hunt 6-4 6-3 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data Apr 10, 1970* R16
Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-8 7-5 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Apr 10, 1970* R16
Francoise Durr 6-0 6-1 Sharon Van Brandis H2H Match data Apr 10, 1970* R16
Margaret Court 6-2 6-0 Wendy Tomlinson H2H Match data Apr 10, 1970* R16
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-0 Marianna Brummer H2H Match data Apr 10, 1970* R16
Ann Jones 6-1 6-3 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data Apr 10, 1970* R16
Patricia Walkden 6-1 3-6 6-1 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Apr 10, 1970* R16
Judy Tegart 6-4 3-6 6-2 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Apr 10, 1970* R16
R32 (15)
Kerry Reid 6-0 6-1 Lynn Mcdonald H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Lesley Hunt 6-0 6-2 Helen Amos H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-1 Heloise Burger H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Ann Jones 6-0 6-1 Joan Johnson H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Laura Rossouw 5-7 6-2 6-1 Daphne Pattison H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Helen Gourlay 6-2 6-1 J Swart H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Margaret Court 6-0 6-0 Helen Sheedy H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Brenda Kirk 6-3 6-2 Sandra Walsham H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-2 Anita Summers H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Marianna Brummer 6-3 6-2 Elviry Dry H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Sharon Van Brandis (w/o) Rosie Casals H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Judy Tegart 6-0 6-1 G Lardner Burke H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Patricia Walkden 6-1 6-3 Frances Luff H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Karen Krantzcke 6-4 6-0 Sue Green H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32
Wendy Tomlinson 6-4 6-3 Susan Alexander H2H Match data Apr 9, 1970* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Durban.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Anita Summers 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 Durban finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-4 2-6 6-2 Margaret Court H2H Match data 1970 Hard

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Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Durban held?
Durban is held in Durban, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Durban?
The 1970 Durban was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Margaret Court 6-4 2-6 6-2.
When was the first Durban played?
The first edition of Durban was held in 1970.
What surface is Durban played on?
Durban is played on hard courts.