Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA Salem 1968 Draw & Results
CompletedBillie Jean King won the 1968 Salem, defeating Mary Ann Eisel 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played February 16–22 on hard courts in Salem.
Full tournament history →Dates
Feb 16 — Feb 22
Location
Salem
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
BYE
BYE
BYE
BYE
Kathleen Harter
6-2 6-1
Jade Schiffman
11-9 9-7
Alice Tym
6-0 6-1
Roberta Zimman
(w/o)
BYE
BYE
BYE
BYE
Rosie Casals
6-0 6-2
Mary Fuller
6-1 6-4
Kristy Pigeon
6-0 6-0
BYE
Round of 16
Billie Jean King
6-0 6-0
Victoria Rogers
6-3 6-3
Kathleen Harter
6-0 6-1
Alice Tym
6-0 6-1
Mary Ann Eisel
6-2 6-0
Cecilia Martinez
7-5 6-3
Rosie Casals
6-0 6-1
Kristy Pigeon
6-3 3-6 6-1
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Billie Jean King
8-6 6-1
Mary Ann Eisel
2-6 6-4 8-6
Final
Billie Jean King
6-3 6-4
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Salem.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Billie Jean King 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Alice Tym 1 appearance
View the full Salem record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 6-4 | Mary Ann Eisel | H2H | Match data | 1968 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Salem held?
- Salem is held in Salem.
- Who won the most recent Salem?
- The 1968 Salem was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Mary Ann Eisel 6-3 6-4.
- When was the first Salem played?
- The first edition of Salem was held in 1968.
- What surface is Salem played on?
- Salem is played on hard courts.