Where is South Orange held?

South Orange is held in South Orange, United States.

Who won the most recent South Orange?

The 1971 South Orange was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Helen Gourlay 6-4 6-0.

When was the first South Orange played?

The first edition of South Orange was held in 1971.

What surface is South Orange played on?

South Orange is played on grass courts.

WTA South Orange 1971 Draw & Results

Completed

Chris Evert won the 1971 South Orange, defeating Helen Gourlay 6-4 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played August 23–29 on grass courts in South Orange, United States.

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Champion

Chris Evert

def. Helen Gourlay , 6-4 6-0

Dates

Aug 23 — Aug 29

Location

South Orange, United States

Results

15 recorded singles results

South Orange 1971 match log
Winner	Score	Loser	H2H	Match Data	Date	Round
F (1)
Chris Evert	6-4 6-0	Helen Gourlay	H2H	Match data	Aug 29, 1971*	F
SF (2)
Helen Gourlay	6-3 6-4	Lita Liem	H2H	Match data	Aug 28, 1971*	SF
Chris Evert	6-1 6-7(2) 6-4	Winnie Shaw	H2H	Match data	Aug 28, 1971*	SF
QF (4)
Lita Liem	(w/o)	Lesley Turner	H2H	Match data	Aug 28, 1971*	QF
Winnie Shaw	6-3 1-6 (ret.)	Virginia Wade	H2H	Match data	Aug 28, 1971*	QF
Chris Evert	6-3 6-2	Lany Kaligis	H2H	Match data	Aug 28, 1971*	QF
Helen Gourlay	6-1 6-4	Joyce Williams	H2H	Match data	Aug 28, 1971*	QF
R16 (8)
Chris Evert	6-7(2) 6-4 7-5	Betty Stove	H2H	Match data	Aug 27, 1971*	R16
Lita Liem	6-0 6-1	Junko Sawamatsu	H2H	Match data	Aug 27, 1971*	R16
Helen Gourlay	5-7 6-4 7-6	Patti Hogan	H2H	Match data	Aug 27, 1971*	R16
Lany Kaligis	6-0 6-2	Tam Oshaughnessy	H2H	Match data	Aug 27, 1971*	R16
Joyce Williams	7-6 7-6	Jane Ohara	H2H	Match data	Aug 27, 1971*	R16
Lesley Turner	6-4 6-2	Nell Truman	H2H	Match data	Aug 27, 1971*	R16
Virginia Wade	6-2 6-4	Gail Hansen	H2H	Match data	Aug 27, 1971*	R16
Winnie Shaw	6-1 6-4	Nathalie Fuchs	H2H	Match data	Aug 27, 1971*	R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for South Orange.

Most Finals

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

Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Chris Evert 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

Betty Stove 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 South Orange finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Chris Evert	6-4 6-0	Helen Gourlay	H2H	Match data	1971	Grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Orange held?: South Orange is held in South Orange, United States.
Who won the most recent South Orange?: The 1971 South Orange was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Helen Gourlay 6-4 6-0.
When was the first South Orange played?: The first edition of South Orange was held in 1971.
What surface is South Orange played on?: South Orange is played on grass courts.