WTA San Francisco 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

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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.

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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Round of 32
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-2
Barbara Downs
Valerie Ziegenfuss 7-5 6-2
Cecilia Martinez
Helen Gourlay 3-6 6-3 6-1
Gail Hansen
Patti Hogan 6-3 6-2
Clare Schmoyer
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-4
Cathie Gagel
Eliza Pande 6-1 6-2
Kerry Harris
Lesley Hunt 6-3 6-0
Tam Oshaughnessy
Denise Carter 7-5 6-4
Janet Newberry
Rosie Casals 6-1 6-1
Brenda Garcia
Esme Emmanuel 6-3 6-2
Corinne Molesworth
Judy Tegart 7-5 6-4
Farel Footman
Kathleen Harter 7-6 6-1
Nell Truman
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-1 6-2
Kate Latham
Marcie Louie 7-6 6-7 6-4
Kristy Pigeon
Patricia Walkden 6-2 6-4
Tina Lyman
Kerry Reid 6-4 6-3
Chris Matison
Round of 16
Nancy Richey 6-2 6-4
Valerie Ziegenfuss
Helen Gourlay 7-6 5-7 6-2
Patti Hogan
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3
Eliza Pande
Lesley Hunt 6-3 6-3
Denise Carter
Rosie Casals 6-2 6-3
Esme Emmanuel
Judy Tegart 6-1 6-4
Kathleen Harter
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-1 6-1
Marcie Louie
Patricia Walkden 6-3 7-6(0)
Kerry Reid
Quarterfinals
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-3
Helen Gourlay
Billie Jean King 6-3 3-6 7-5
Lesley Hunt
Rosie Casals 7-6 6-1
Judy Tegart
Sharon Walsh Pete 7-6(2) 6-7(3) 7-5
Patricia Walkden
Semifinals
Nancy Richey 7-5 5-7 6-4
Billie Jean King
Rosie Casals 6-4 6-4
Sharon Walsh Pete
Final
Nancy Richey 7-6(2) 6-4
Rosie Casals

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 3
Chris Evert 2
Marcie Louie 1
Margaret Court 1
Mimi Wheeler 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1987 Hard Zina Garrison 7-5 4-6 6-3 Sylvia Hanika H2H Match data
1977 Carpet Sue Barker 6-3 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1976 Carpet Chris Evert 7-5 7-6(2) Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data
1975 Hard Chris Evert 6-1 6-1 Billie Jean King H2H Match data
1974 Hard Billie Jean King 7-6(2) 6-2 Chris Evert H2H Match data

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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 1987 San Francisco was won by Zina Garrison 7-5 4-6 6-3.
Who has won the most San Francisco titles?
Billie Jean King has won 3 San Francisco titles, the most by any player.
When was the first San Francisco played?
The first edition of San Francisco was held in 1968.
What surface is San Francisco played on?
San Francisco is played on hard courts.