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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Round of 32
Kristy Pigeon
BYE
Elizabeth Ernest 6-1 6-3
C Bevan
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Lesley Turner 6-1 6-1
R E Jones
Veronica Burton 6-0 6-0
Y Gascoigne
Nell Truman 6-1 6-1
Jenny Helliar
Jill Cooper 6-3 6-3
Mrs P K Loosemore
Fay Toyne 6-0 6-1
P M Groman
Dianne Bridger 6-0 6-0
P M Watmore
Corinne Molesworth 6-0 6-0
R Mortoire
Christine Truman 6-0 6-1
P J Hoot
Judy Tegart
BYE
C A Lewis
BYE
Cecilia Martinez
BYE
Enid Kerr
BYE
Round of 16
Kristy Pigeon 6-2 6-4
Elizabeth Ernest
Jackie Fayter
BYE
Lesley Turner 6-3 6-3
Veronica Burton
Nell Truman 6-8 6-2 6-3
Jill Cooper
Fay Toyne 6-1 6-4
Dianne Bridger
Corinne Molesworth 6-4 8-6
Christine Truman
Judy Tegart 6-0 6-1
C A Lewis
Cecilia Martinez 6-1 6-1
Enid Kerr
Quarterfinals
Kristy Pigeon 8-6 6-3
Jackie Fayter
Lesley Turner 6-2 6-4
Nell Truman
Fay Toyne 6-4 7-5
Corinne Molesworth
Judy Tegart 6-1 6-2
Cecilia Martinez
Semifinals
Kristy Pigeon 6-3 6-3
Lesley Turner
Fay Toyne 9-7 2-6 6-1
Judy Tegart
Final
Kristy Pigeon 6-2 6-0
Fay Toyne

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.