WTA Newport Wales 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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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 on grass courts in Newport, United States, from July 8 to July 14, 1968.

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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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jul 14, 1968* F Kristy Pigeon 6-2 6-0 Fay Toyne H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jul 13, 1968* SF 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
QF (4)
Jul 13, 1968* QF 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
R16 (7)
Jul 12, 1968* R16 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
R32 (10)
Jul 11, 1968* R32 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

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Evonne Goolagong 1
Julie Heldman 1
Kerry Reid 1
Kristy Pigeon 1
Margaret Court 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1974 Grass Julie Heldman 6-3 6-4 Sue Mappin H2H Match data
1972 Grass Kerry Reid 7-5 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1971 Grass Virginia Wade 6-3 6-4 Judy Tegart H2H Match data
1970 Grass Evonne Goolagong 6-0 8-6 Patti Hogan H2H Match data
1969 Grass Margaret Court 6-4 6-4 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newport Wales held?
Newport Wales is held in Newport, United States.
Who won the most recent Newport Wales?
The 1974 Newport Wales was won by Julie Heldman 6-3 6-4.
Who has won the most Newport Wales titles?
Evonne Goolagong has won 1 Newport Wales title, the most by any player.
When was the first Newport Wales played?
The first edition of Newport Wales was held in 1968.
What surface is Newport Wales played on?
Newport Wales is played on grass courts.