WTA Edinburgh 1973 Draw & Results

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Virginia Wade won the 1973 Edinburgh, defeating Julie Heldman 6-4 3-6 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played October 30–November 5 on carpet courts in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Virginia Wade
def. Julie Heldman , 6-4 3-6 6-1
Dates
Oct 30 — Nov 5
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

24 recorded singles results

Edinburgh 1973 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Virginia Wade 6-4 3-6 6-1 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Nov 5, 1973* F
SF (2)
Julie Heldman 6-3 7-5 Marita Redondo H2H Match data Nov 4, 1973* SF
Virginia Wade 6-0 6-1 Sue Mappin H2H Match data Nov 4, 1973* SF
QF (4)
Sue Mappin 6-7 7-6 6-4 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data Nov 4, 1973* QF
Virginia Wade 6-0 6-3 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Nov 4, 1973* QF
Marita Redondo 7-5 6-3 Jill Cooper H2H Match data Nov 4, 1973* QF
Julie Heldman 6-3 6-4 Glynis Coles H2H Match data Nov 4, 1973* QF
R16 (8)
Sharon Walsh Pete 5-7 6-1 6-1 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Nov 3, 1973* R16
Marita Redondo 7-6 6-2 Hana Hublerova H2H Match data Nov 3, 1973* R16
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-4 5-7 6-0 Mariana Simionescu H2H Match data Nov 3, 1973* R16
Sue Mappin 0-6 6-2 7-5 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Nov 3, 1973* R16 Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Virginia Wade 6-1 6-1 Paulina Peisachov H2H Match data Nov 3, 1973* R16
Julie Heldman 6-3 6-0 Lindsay Blachford H2H Match data Nov 3, 1973* R16
Glynis Coles 6-2 7-5 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Nov 3, 1973* R16
Jill Cooper 7-5 6-0 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Nov 3, 1973* R16
R32 (9)
Hana Hublerova 6-0 6-4 Nathalie Fuchs H2H Match data Nov 2, 1973* R32
Mariana Simionescu 6-2 6-4 Annette Coe H2H Match data Nov 2, 1973* R32
Marita Redondo 1-6 6-0 6-4 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data Nov 2, 1973* R32
Joyce Williams 5-7 6-0 6-3 Renata Tomanova H2H Match data Nov 2, 1973* R32
Jill Cooper 6-1 4-6 6-0 Lesley Charles H2H Match data Nov 2, 1973* R32
Sue Mappin 7-5 6-4 Elly Appel H2H Match data Nov 2, 1973* R32
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 7-6 6-3 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Nov 2, 1973* R32
Corinne Molesworth 3-6 7-6 6-1 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Nov 2, 1973* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-3 6-4 Frances Maclennan H2H Match data Nov 2, 1973* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Edinburgh.

Most Finals

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

  1. Julie Heldman 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Virginia Wade 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Annette Coe 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 Edinburgh finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Virginia Wade 6-4 3-6 6-1 Julie Heldman H2H Match data 1973 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1973

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edinburgh held?
Edinburgh is held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Edinburgh?
The 1973 Edinburgh was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Julie Heldman 6-4 3-6 6-1.
When was the first Edinburgh played?
The first edition of Edinburgh was held in 1973.
What surface is Edinburgh played on?
Edinburgh is played on carpet courts.