WTA San Francisco 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

Nancy Richey won the 1970 San Francisco, defeating Rosie Casals 7-6(2) 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in San Francisco, United States, from September 28 to October 4, 1970. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Nancy Richey
def. Rosie Casals , 7-6(2) 6-4
Dates
Sep 28 — Oct 4
Location
San Francisco, United States
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

San Francisco 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Nancy Richey 7-6(2) 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Oct 4, 1970* F
SF (2)
Nancy Richey 7-5 5-7 6-4 Billie Jean King H2H Match data Oct 3, 1970* SF
Rosie Casals 6-4 6-4 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Oct 3, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Billie Jean King 6-3 3-6 7-5 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Oct 3, 1970* QF
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-3 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Oct 3, 1970* QF
Sharon Walsh Pete 7-6(2) 6-7(3) 7-5 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data Oct 3, 1970* QF
Rosie Casals 7-6 6-1 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Oct 3, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 Eliza Pande H2H Match data Oct 2, 1970* R16
Rosie Casals 6-2 6-3 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data Oct 2, 1970* R16
Judy Tegart 6-1 6-4 Kathleen Harter H2H Match data Oct 2, 1970* R16
Patricia Walkden 6-3 7-6(0) Kerry Reid H2H Match data Oct 2, 1970* R16
Lesley Hunt 6-3 6-3 Denise Carter H2H Match data Oct 2, 1970* R16
Nancy Richey 6-2 6-4 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Oct 2, 1970* R16
Helen Gourlay 7-6 5-7 6-2 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Oct 2, 1970* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-1 6-1 Marcie Louie H2H Match data Oct 2, 1970* R16
R32 (16)
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-4 Cathie Gagel H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Eliza Pande 6-1 6-2 Kerry Harris H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Patricia Walkden 6-2 6-4 Tina Lyman H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Kerry Reid 6-4 6-3 Chris Matison H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Rosie Casals 6-1 6-1 Brenda Garcia H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Kathleen Harter 7-6 6-1 Nell Truman H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Judy Tegart 7-5 6-4 Farel Footman H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Marcie Louie 7-6 6-7 6-4 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-2 Barbara Downs H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Esme Emmanuel 6-3 6-2 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Lesley Hunt 6-3 6-0 Tam Oshaughnessy H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Valerie Ziegenfuss 7-5 6-2 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Helen Gourlay 3-6 6-3 6-1 Gail Hansen H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-1 6-2 Kate Latham H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Patti Hogan 6-3 6-2 Clare Schmoyer H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32
Denise Carter 7-5 6-4 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Oct 1, 1970* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for San Francisco.

Most Finals

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

  1. Nancy Richey 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Nancy Richey 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Barbara Downs 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 San Francisco finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nancy Richey 7-6(2) 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data 1970 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Francisco held?
San Francisco is held in San Francisco, United States.
Who won the most recent San Francisco?
The 1970 San Francisco was won by Nancy Richey, who defeated Rosie Casals 7-6(2) 6-4.
When was the first San Francisco played?
The first edition of San Francisco was held in 1970.
What surface is San Francisco played on?
San Francisco is played on hard courts.