WTA Durham 1973 Draw & Results

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Virginia Wade won the 1973 Durham, defeating Nathalie Fuchs 6-0 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played November 6–12 on carpet courts in Durham.

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Champion
Virginia Wade
def. Nathalie Fuchs , 6-0 6-2
Dates
Nov 6 — Nov 12
Location
Durham
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Results

Match type

23 recorded singles results

Durham 1973 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Virginia Wade 6-0 6-2 Nathalie Fuchs H2H Match data Nov 12, 1973* F
SF (2)
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-1 Glynis Coles H2H Match data Nov 11, 1973* SF
Nathalie Fuchs 4-3 (ret.) Julie Heldman H2H Match data Nov 11, 1973* SF Upset: winner had a 8 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
QF (4)
Julie Heldman 6-2 6-2 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data Nov 11, 1973* QF
Virginia Wade 6-4 6-4 Elly Appel H2H Match data Nov 11, 1973* QF
Nathalie Fuchs 7-5 6-1 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Nov 11, 1973* QF
Glynis Coles 6-3 7-5 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Nov 11, 1973* QF
R16 (8)
Julie Heldman 6-0 6-4 Frances Maclennan H2H Match data Nov 10, 1973* R16
Virginia Ruzici 6-2 6-3 Jane Mott H2H Match data Nov 10, 1973* R16
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-2 4-6 6-4 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Nov 10, 1973* R16
Glynis Coles 6-3 7-5 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Nov 10, 1973* R16
Nathalie Fuchs 2-6 6-3 7-6(1) Mariana Simionescu H2H Match data Nov 10, 1973* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 6-3 Marita Redondo H2H Match data Nov 10, 1973* R16
Elly Appel 6-4 6-0 Renata Tomanova H2H Match data Nov 10, 1973* R16
Virginia Wade 6-1 7-5 Hana Hublerova H2H Match data Nov 10, 1973* R16
R32 (8)
Mariana Simionescu 6-2 2-6 7-5 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data Nov 9, 1973* R32
Virginia Ruzici 7-5 6-3 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Nov 9, 1973* R32
Patti Hogan 7-5 6-3 Lesley Charles H2H Match data Nov 9, 1973* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 6-3 Paulina Peisachov H2H Match data Nov 9, 1973* R32
Marita Redondo 6-0 3-6 6-1 Lindsay Blachford H2H Match data Nov 9, 1973* R32
Nathalie Fuchs 6-4 6-2 Annette Coe H2H Match data Nov 9, 1973* R32
Corinne Molesworth 6-3 6-4 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Nov 9, 1973* R32
Glynis Coles 6-3 6-3 Sue Mappin H2H Match data Nov 9, 1973* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Durham.

Most Finals

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

  1. Nathalie Fuchs 1 final

Most Match Wins

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

  1. Nathalie Fuchs 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 Durham finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Virginia Wade 6-0 6-2 Nathalie Fuchs H2H Match data 1973 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1973

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Durham held?
Durham is held in Durham.
Who won the most recent Durham?
The 1973 Durham was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Nathalie Fuchs 6-0 6-2.
When was the first Durham played?
The first edition of Durham was held in 1973.
What surface is Durham played on?
Durham is played on carpet courts.