WTA Newport Wales 1968 Draw & Results

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Kristy Pigeon won the 1968 Newport Wales, defeating Fay Toyne 6-2 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 8–14 on grass courts in Newport, United States.

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Champion
Kristy Pigeon
def. Fay Toyne , 6-2 6-0
Dates
Jul 8 — Jul 14
Location
Newport, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Results

Match type

24 recorded singles results

Newport Wales 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Kristy Pigeon 6-2 6-0 Fay Toyne H2H Match data Jul 14, 1968* F
SF (2)
Fay Toyne 9-7 2-6 6-1 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jul 13, 1968* SF
Kristy Pigeon 6-3 6-3 Lesley Turner H2H Match data Jul 13, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Judy Tegart 6-1 6-2 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Jul 13, 1968* QF
Kristy Pigeon 8-6 6-3 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Jul 13, 1968* QF
Lesley Turner 6-2 6-4 Nell Truman H2H Match data Jul 13, 1968* QF
Fay Toyne 6-4 7-5 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Jul 13, 1968* QF
R16 (7)
Judy Tegart 6-0 6-1 C A Lewis H2H Match data Jul 12, 1968* R16
Nell Truman 6-8 6-2 6-3 Jill Cooper H2H Match data Jul 12, 1968* R16
Lesley Turner 6-3 6-3 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Jul 12, 1968* R16
Corinne Molesworth 6-4 8-6 Christine Truman H2H Match data Jul 12, 1968* R16
Cecilia Martinez 6-1 6-1 Enid Kerr H2H Match data Jul 12, 1968* R16
Kristy Pigeon 6-2 6-4 Elizabeth Ernest H2H Match data Jul 12, 1968* R16
Fay Toyne 6-1 6-4 Dianne Bridger H2H Match data Jul 12, 1968* R16
R32 (10)
Elizabeth Ernest 6-1 6-3 C Bevan H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32
Veronica Burton 6-0 6-0 Y Gascoigne H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32
Nell Truman 6-1 6-1 Jenny Helliar H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32
Dianne Bridger 6-0 6-0 P M Watmore H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32
Fay Toyne 6-0 6-1 P M Groman H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32
Jackie Fayter 6-0 6-1 C Morgan H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32
Jill Cooper 6-3 6-3 Mrs P K Loosemore H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32
Lesley Turner 6-1 6-1 R E Jones H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32
Christine Truman 6-0 6-1 P J Hoot H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32
Corinne Molesworth 6-0 6-0 R Mortoire H2H Match data Jul 11, 1968* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Newport Wales.

Most Finals

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

  1. Fay Toyne 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.

  1. Fay Toyne 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. C A Lewis 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 Newport Wales finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Kristy Pigeon 6-2 6-0 Fay Toyne H2H Match data 1968 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newport Wales held?
Newport Wales is held in Newport, United States.
Who is the latest recorded Newport Wales winner?
The 1968 Newport Wales was won by Kristy Pigeon, who defeated Fay Toyne 6-2 6-0.
What is the earliest recorded Newport Wales edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Newport Wales in TennisDB is 1968.
What surface is Newport Wales played on?
Newport Wales is played on grass courts.