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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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

Match type

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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Related Tournaments

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.