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WTA Durban 1970 Draw & Results
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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 April 6–12 on hard courts in Durban, South Africa.
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Location
Durban,
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Mapping details.
Results
Match Log
Draw
30 recorded singles results
Durban 1970 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Billie Jean King 6-4 2-6 6-2 Margaret Court H2H Match data Apr 12, 1970* F 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 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 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 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
The leading Open Era records for Durban.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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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.