WTA Port Elizabeth 1968 Draw & Results

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Patricia Walkden won the 1968 Port Elizabeth, defeating Carole Graebner 1-6 6-4 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played December 25–31, 1967 on hard courts in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

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Champion
Patricia Walkden
def. Carole Graebner , 1-6 6-4 6-3
Dates
Dec 25 — Dec 31
Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
—

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

16 recorded singles results

Port Elizabeth 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Patricia Walkden 1-6 6-4 6-3 Carole Graebner H2H Match data Dec 31, 1967* F
SF (2)
Patricia Walkden 6-4 7-5 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Dec 30, 1967* SF
Carole Graebner 3-6 6-3 9-7 Annette Van Zyl H2H Match data Dec 30, 1967* SF
QF (4)
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-4 Nell Truman H2H Match data Dec 30, 1967* QF
Patricia Walkden 8-6 4-6 6-4 Stephanie Defina H2H Match data Dec 30, 1967* QF
Annette Van Zyl 4-6 6-3 6-1 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data Dec 30, 1967* QF
Carole Graebner 6-1 6-4 Christine Bell H2H Match data Dec 30, 1967* QF
R16 (7)
Annette Van Zyl 6-2 6-0 Wendy Tomlinson H2H Match data Dec 29, 1967* R16
Christine Bell 6-2 6-1 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Dec 29, 1967* R16
Nell Truman 6-2 7-5 Greta Delport H2H Match data Dec 29, 1967* R16
Laura Rossouw 10-8 6-2 Carmen Coronado H2H Match data Dec 29, 1967* R16
Carole Graebner 6-2 6-1 Anita Van Deventer H2H Match data Dec 29, 1967* R16
Stephanie Defina 6-4 0-6 6-3 Eunice Rademeyer H2H Match data Dec 29, 1967* R16
Virginia Wade 6-0 6-2 Marianna Brummer H2H Match data Dec 29, 1967* R16
R32 (2)
Winnie Shaw 6-2 3-6 6-1 Lynn Mcdonald H2H Match data Dec 28, 1967* R32
Nell Truman 8-6 6-0 Daphne Pattison H2H Match data Dec 28, 1967* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Port Elizabeth.

Most Finals

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

  1. Carole Graebner 1 final

Most Match Wins

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

  1. Carole Graebner 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Anita Van Deventer 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 Port Elizabeth finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Patricia Walkden 1-6 6-4 6-3 Carole Graebner H2H Match data 1968 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Port Elizabeth held?
Port Elizabeth is held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Port Elizabeth?
The 1968 Port Elizabeth was won by Patricia Walkden, who defeated Carole Graebner 1-6 6-4 6-3.
When was the first Port Elizabeth played?
The first edition of Port Elizabeth was held in 1968.
What surface is Port Elizabeth played on?
Port Elizabeth is played on hard courts.