Where is Launceston held?

Launceston is held in Launceston.

Who won the most recent Launceston?

The 1968 Launceston was won by Karen Krantzcke, who defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-1 6-1.

When was the first Launceston played?

The first edition of Launceston was held in 1968.

What surface is Launceston played on?

Launceston is played on clay courts.

WTA Launceston 1968 Draw & Results

Completed

Karen Krantzcke won the 1968 Launceston, defeating Evonne Goolagong 6-1 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played October 10–16 on clay courts in Launceston.

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Champion

Karen Krantzcke

def. Evonne Goolagong , 6-1 6-1

Dates

Oct 10 — Oct 16

Location

Launceston

Results

7 recorded singles results

Launceston 1968 match log
Winner	Score	Loser	H2H	Match Data	Date	Round
F (1)
Karen Krantzcke	6-1 6-1	Evonne Goolagong	H2H	Match data	Oct 16, 1968*	F
SF (2)
Karen Krantzcke	6-2 6-4	Susan Alexander	H2H	Match data	Oct 15, 1968*	SF
Evonne Goolagong	4-6 6-2 6-3	Wendy Gilchrist	H2H	Match data	Oct 15, 1968*	SF
QF (4)
Wendy Gilchrist	5-7 6-0 6-3	Kerry Harris	H2H	Match data	Oct 15, 1968*	QF
Susan Alexander	6-3 6-2	Sandra Walsham	H2H	Match data	Oct 15, 1968*	QF
Evonne Goolagong	6-3 4-6 6-2	J Midgley	H2H	Match data	Oct 15, 1968*	QF
Karen Krantzcke	6-0 6-0	Janine Murdoch	H2H	Match data	Oct 15, 1968*	QF

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Launceston.

Most Finals

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

Evonne Goolagong 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Karen Krantzcke 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

Evonne Goolagong 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 Launceston finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Karen Krantzcke	6-1 6-1	Evonne Goolagong	H2H	Match data	1968	Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Launceston held?: Launceston is held in Launceston.
Who won the most recent Launceston?: The 1968 Launceston was won by Karen Krantzcke, who defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-1 6-1.
When was the first Launceston played?: The first edition of Launceston was held in 1968.
What surface is Launceston played on?: Launceston is played on clay courts.