WTA Westchester 1976 Draw, Results & Schedule

Beth Norton won the 1976 Westchester, defeating Ruta Gerulaitis 1-6 7-5 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Westchester, from August 24 to August 30, 1976. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Beth Norton
def. Ruta Gerulaitis , 1-6 7-5 6-3
Dates
Aug 24 — Aug 30
Location
Westchester
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Westchester 1976 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Beth Norton 1-6 7-5 6-3 Ruta Gerulaitis H2H Match data Aug 30, 1976* F
SF (2)
Ruta Gerulaitis 3-6 6-4 6-1 Mary Carillo H2H Match data Aug 29, 1976* SF
Beth Norton 6-2 6-0 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Aug 29, 1976* SF
QF (4)
Mary Carillo 6-4 6-3 Wendy Overton H2H Match data Aug 29, 1976* QF Upset: winner had a 19 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Ruta Gerulaitis 4-6 7-6 7-6 Janice Metcalf H2H Match data Aug 29, 1976* QF
Beth Norton 6-1 6-2 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Aug 29, 1976* QF
Janet Newberry 6-7 7-5 7-6 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Aug 29, 1976* QF
R16 (8)
Mary Carillo 7-5 7-6 Glynis Coles H2H Match data Aug 28, 1976* R16
Janet Newberry 2-6 6-1 6-3 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Aug 28, 1976* R16
Laura Dupont 6-2 6-4 Betsy Butler H2H Match data Aug 28, 1976* R16
Wendy Overton 6-2 6-4 Stephanie Tolleson H2H Match data Aug 28, 1976* R16
Beth Norton 7-5 6-4 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Aug 28, 1976* R16
Cecilia Martinez 7-5 4-6 6-1 Betsy Nagelsen H2H Match data Aug 28, 1976* R16
Janice Metcalf 6-0 6-2 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data Aug 28, 1976* R16
Ruta Gerulaitis 6-3 6-2 Isabel Fernandez De Soto H2H Match data Aug 28, 1976* R16
R32 (16)
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-4 6-4 Pam Whytcross H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Janet Newberry 6-2 6-2 Robin Tenney H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Glynis Coles 6-1 7-5 Mary Struthers H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Helen Gourlay 6-1 3-6 6-0 Sue Stap H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Isabel Fernandez De Soto 6-1 6-3 Aleida Spex H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Cynthia Doerner 6-2 7-5 Bunny Bruning H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Cecilia Martinez 6-1 6-2 Penny Moor H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Betsy Nagelsen 3-6 6-2 6-2 Jeanne Evert H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Janice Metcalf 6-4 6-4 Patricia Bostrom H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Wendy Overton 7-5 3-6 6-2 Kristien Shaw H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Ruta Gerulaitis 6-0 6-1 Hillary Laduke H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Betsy Butler 7-5 6-1 Robin Kahn H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Beth Norton 6-1 6-1 Vicki Lancaster Kerr H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Mary Carillo 6-4 7-6 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Stephanie Tolleson 7-5 6-1 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32
Laura Dupont 6-0 7-6(3) Terry Holladay H2H Match data Aug 27, 1976* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Westchester.

Most Finals

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

  1. Beth Norton 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Beth Norton 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Aleida Spex 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 Westchester finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Beth Norton 1-6 7-5 6-3 Ruta Gerulaitis H2H Match data 1976 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1976

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Westchester held?
Westchester is held in Westchester.
Who won the most recent Westchester?
The 1976 Westchester was won by Beth Norton, who defeated Ruta Gerulaitis 1-6 7-5 6-3.
When was the first Westchester played?
The first edition of Westchester was held in 1976.
What surface is Westchester played on?
Westchester is played on clay courts.