WTA London 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Virginia Wade won the 1968 London, defeating Margaret Court 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in London, United Kingdom, from November 21 to November 27, 1968.

Champion
Virginia Wade
def. Margaret Court , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Nov 21 — Nov 27
Location
London, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Nov 27, 1968* F Virginia Wade 6-3 6-4 Margaret Court H2H Match data
SF (2)
Nov 26, 1968* SF Margaret Court 6-0 6-3 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data
Nov 26, 1968* SF Virginia Wade 2-6 6-3 7-5 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
R16 (4)
Nov 25, 1968* R16 Winnie Shaw 7-5 6-4 Joyce Williams H2H Match data
Nov 25, 1968* R16 Margaret Court 6-1 3-0 (ret.) Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data
Nov 25, 1968* R16 Mary Ann Eisel 7-9 7-5 17-15 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data
Nov 25, 1968* R16 Virginia Wade 9-7 7-5 Robin Lloyd H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Virginia Wade 7
Billie Jean King 1
Francoise Durr 1
Margaret Court 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1977 Carpet Billie Jean King 6-3 6-1 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1976 Carpet Virginia Wade 6-2 6-2 Chris Evert H2H Match data
1975 Carpet Virginia Wade 6-3 6-2 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data
1974 Carpet Virginia Wade 7-6(3) 6-2 Julie Heldman H2H Match data
1973 Carpet Virginia Wade 6-2 3-6 7-5 Julie Heldman H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is London held?
London is held in London, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent London?
The 1977 London was won by Billie Jean King 6-3 6-1.
Who has won the most London titles?
Virginia Wade has won 7 London titles, the most by any player.
When was the first London played?
The first edition of London was held in 1968.
What surface is London played on?
London is played on carpet courts.