WTA Birmingham 1971 Draw & Results

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Chris Evert won the 1971 Birmingham, defeating Jeanne Evert 6-1 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played June 29–July 5 on clay courts in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Chris Evert
def. Jeanne Evert , 6-1 6-0
Dates
Jun 29 — Jul 5
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Results

Match type

22 recorded singles results

Birmingham 1971 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Chris Evert 6-1 6-0 Jeanne Evert H2H Match data Jul 5, 1971* F
SF (2)
Chris Evert 6-2 6-3 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Jul 4, 1971* SF
Jeanne Evert 6-3 4-6 6-4 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Jul 4, 1971* SF
QF (4)
Jeanne Evert 0-6 6-3 7-5 Janice Metcalf H2H Match data Jul 4, 1971* QF
Chris Evert 6-1 6-1 Kathy Kraft H2H Match data Jul 4, 1971* QF
Wendy Overton 6-2 6-1 Marjorie Gengler H2H Match data Jul 4, 1971* QF
Laura Dupont 6-7 6-3 6-1 Nancy Ornstein H2H Match data Jul 4, 1971* QF
R16 (7)
Chris Evert 6-0 6-0 Sherry Bedingfield H2H Match data Jul 3, 1971* R16
Janice Metcalf 7-5 7-5 Daryl Gralka H2H Match data Jul 3, 1971* R16
Kathy Kraft 7-5 6-0 Tish Adams H2H Match data Jul 3, 1971* R16
Laura Dupont 7-6 6-1 Susan Starrett H2H Match data Jul 3, 1971* R16
Nancy Ornstein 6-0 6-0 Joan Lightfoot H2H Match data Jul 3, 1971* R16
Jeanne Evert 6-4 6-3 Margaret Cooper H2H Match data Jul 3, 1971* R16
Marjorie Gengler 6-7 6-1 6-2 Tina Mochizuki H2H Match data Jul 3, 1971* R16
R32 (8)
Wendy Overton 6-0 6-1 Doreen Irish H2H Match data Jul 2, 1971* R32
Nancy Ornstein 4-6 6-1 6-1 Patricia Bostrom H2H Match data Jul 2, 1971* R32
Jeanne Evert 6-4 6-3 Kathy Blake H2H Match data Jul 2, 1971* R32
Tina Mochizuki 6-7 7-5 6-4 Mary Mclean H2H Match data Jul 2, 1971* R32
Janice Metcalf 6-0 7-5 Roberta Alison H2H Match data Jul 2, 1971* R32
Tish Adams 6-3 4-6 6-3 Jan Hasse H2H Match data Jul 2, 1971* R32
Kathy Kraft 6-3 6-3 Pat Garcia H2H Match data Jul 2, 1971* R32
Daryl Gralka 6-3 6-1 Bunny Smith H2H Match data Jul 2, 1971* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Birmingham.

Most Finals

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

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

  1. Chris Evert 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Bunny Smith 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 Birmingham finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-1 6-0 Jeanne Evert H2H Match data 1971 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1971

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Birmingham held?
Birmingham is held in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Birmingham?
The 1971 Birmingham was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Jeanne Evert 6-1 6-0.
When was the first Birmingham played?
The first edition of Birmingham was held in 1971.
What surface is Birmingham played on?
Birmingham is played on clay courts.