WTA Wembley 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1970 Wembley, defeating Ann Jones 8-6 3-6 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Wembley, United Kingdom, from November 16 to November 22, 1970. The match log contains 16 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Ann Jones , 8-6 3-6 6-1
Dates
Nov 16 — Nov 22
Location
Wembley, United Kingdom
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

Wembley 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 8-6 3-6 6-1 Ann Jones H2H Match data Nov 22, 1970* F
BR (1)
Virginia Wade 6-4 2-6 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Nov 22, 1970* BR
SF (2)
Ann Jones 6-1 8-9(1) 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 21, 1970* SF
Billie Jean King 3-6 6-1 6-2 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Nov 21, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Ann Jones 6-2 6-1 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Nov 21, 1970* QF
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Nov 21, 1970* QF
Virginia Wade 6-1 6-4 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Nov 21, 1970* QF
Francoise Durr 6-1 6-3 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Nov 21, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Francoise Durr 7-5 9-7 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Nov 20, 1970* R16
Billie Jean King 6-1 8-6 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Nov 20, 1970* R16
Joyce Williams 6-4 6-3 Stephanie Defina H2H Match data Nov 20, 1970* R16
Ann Jones 6-2 6-2 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data Nov 20, 1970* R16
Valerie Ziegenfuss 3-6 6-2 6-3 Nell Truman H2H Match data Nov 20, 1970* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 6-3 Darlene Hard H2H Match data Nov 20, 1970* R16
Corinne Molesworth 2-6 8-6 7-5 Betty Stove H2H Match data Nov 20, 1970* R16
Virginia Wade 8-6 5-7 6-4 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Nov 20, 1970* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Wembley.

Most Finals

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

  1. Ann Jones 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Jones 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 Wembley finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 8-6 3-6 6-1 Ann Jones H2H Match data 1970 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wembley held?
Wembley is held in Wembley, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Wembley?
The 1970 Wembley was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Ann Jones 8-6 3-6 6-1.
When was the first Wembley played?
The first edition of Wembley was held in 1970.
What surface is Wembley played on?
Wembley is played on carpet courts.