WTA Torquay 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Margaret Court won the 1972 Torquay, defeating Virginia Wade 2-6 6-3 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Torquay, United Kingdom, from November 6 to November 12, 1972.

Champion
Margaret Court
def. Virginia Wade , 2-6 6-3 6-1
Dates
Nov 6 — Nov 12
Location
Torquay, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Nov 12, 1972* F Margaret Court 2-6 6-3 6-1 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
SF (2)
Nov 11, 1972* SF Virginia Wade 6-3 6-2 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data
Nov 11, 1972* SF Margaret Court 6-3 6-3 Julie Heldman H2H Match data
QF (4)
Nov 11, 1972* QF Margaret Court 6-3 6-1 Patti Hogan H2H Match data
Nov 11, 1972* QF Julie Heldman 4-6 6-3 6-1 Betty Stove H2H Match data
Nov 11, 1972* QF Virginia Wade 6-1 6-4 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data
Nov 11, 1972* QF Brenda Kirk 6-1 6-3 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Nov 10, 1972* R16 Julie Heldman 6-3 6-2 Penny Moor H2H Match data
Nov 10, 1972* R16 Betty Stove 7-6 7-6 Glynis Coles H2H Match data
Nov 10, 1972* R16 Brenda Kirk 6-3 6-1 Di Riste H2H Match data
Nov 10, 1972* R16 Margaret Court 6-2 6-0 Sue Mappin H2H Match data
Nov 10, 1972* R16 Virginia Wade 6-2 6-7(4) 6-1 Sue Barker H2H Match data
Nov 10, 1972* R16 Patti Hogan 6-3 2-6 7-5 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data
Nov 10, 1972* R16 Sharon Walsh Pete 6-3 6-1 Veronica Burton H2H Match data
Nov 10, 1972* R16 Corinne Molesworth 7-5 6-2 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Betty Stove 1-6 6-3 6-1 Lindsay Blachford H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Glynis Coles 6-1 6-3 Linda Geeves H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Julie Heldman 6-0 6-0 T Hughes H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Sharon Walsh Pete 3-6 7-5 7-5 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Margaret Court 6-0 6-0 Sue Imhoff H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Veronica Burton 6-2 6-2 Nuala Dwyer H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Virginia Wade 6-1 6-1 Jane Plackett H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Patti Hogan 6-1 6-0 Sarah Huntington H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Sue Mappin 6-1 6-2 Penelope Hardgrave H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Penny Moor 6-1 7-5 Lesley Charles H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Di Riste (w/o) Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Brenda Kirk 6-0 6-1 Hilary Hodge H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Jackie Fayter 6-1 6-0 Barbara Wanke H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Sue Barker 6-1 6-1 Nora Davies H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Wendy Gilchrist 6-1 6-3 Julia Gregory H2H Match data
Nov 9, 1972* R32 Corinne Molesworth 6-0 6-1 S Fulcher H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Ann Jones 3
Margaret Court 2
Corinne Molesworth 1
Evonne Goolagong 1
Julie Heldman 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1978 Carpet Corinne Molesworth 2-6 7-5 6-4 Fiona Moffitt H2H Match data
1976 Carpet Sue Barker 6-4 6-2 Michelle Tyler H2H Match data
1975 Carpet Ann Jones 4-6 6-1 6-3 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
1974 Carpet Ann Jones 7-5 7-6 Janet Newberry H2H Match data
1972 Carpet Margaret Court 2-6 6-3 6-1 Virginia Wade H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Torquay held?
Torquay is held in Torquay, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Torquay?
The 1978 Torquay was won by Corinne Molesworth 2-6 7-5 6-4.
Who has won the most Torquay titles?
Ann Jones has won 3 Torquay titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Torquay played?
The first edition of Torquay was held in 1968.
What surface is Torquay played on?
Torquay is played on carpet courts.