Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA New Orleans 1987 Draw & Results
CompletedChris Evert won the 1987 New Orleans, defeating Lori Mcneil 6-3 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played September 28–October 4 on carpet courts in New Orleans, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Sep 28 — Oct 4
Location
New Orleans, United States
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
Round of 32
Chris Evert
6-0 6-1
Barbara Gerken
6-3 3-6 6-2
Anne Smith
6-1 6-3
Mary Lou Piatek
6-3 6-1
Wendy Turnbull
7-5 6-2
Kathrin Keil
6-3 3-6 6-4
Robin White
7-6 6-4
Patty Fendick
6-0 6-3
Lori Mcneil
6-4 6-2
Heather Ludloff
6-3 6-2
Kate Gompert
6-3 6-2
Susan Mascarin
6-4 6-1
Zina Garrison
6-2 6-1
Maria Lindstrom
7-6 6-4
Gretchen Magers
6-3 6-4
Round of 16
Chris Evert
6-4 6-1
Anne Smith
6-3 7-5
Wendy Turnbull
7-5 6-2
Robin White
7-5 6-3
Lori Mcneil
7-6 2-6 6-2
Kate Gompert
4-6 6-2 6-4
Zina Garrison
7-6 6-4
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Chris Evert
4-2 (ret.)
Lori Mcneil
6-2 6-4
Final
Chris Evert
6-3 7-5
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for New Orleans.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Chris Evert 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Anne Minter 1 appearance
View the full New Orleans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 6-3 7-5 | Lori Mcneil | H2H | Match data | 1987 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is New Orleans held?
- New Orleans is held in New Orleans, United States.
- Who won the most recent New Orleans?
- The 1987 New Orleans was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Lori Mcneil 6-3 7-5.
- When was the first New Orleans played?
- The first edition of New Orleans was held in 1987.
- What surface is New Orleans played on?
- New Orleans is played on carpet courts.