Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA London 1976 Draw & Results
CompletedVirginia Wade won the 1976 London, defeating Chris Evert 6-2 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played November 1–7 on carpet courts in London, United Kingdom.
Full tournament history →Dates
Nov 1 — Nov 7
Location
London, 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
Round of 16
Virginia Wade
6-2 6-4
Betty Stove
6-0 6-1
Sue Barker
6-4 6-2
Betsy Nagelsen
6-3 6-1
Chris Evert
6-1 6-1
Florenta Mihai
6-2 0-6 6-2
Rosie Casals
6-4 6-3
Glynis Coles
6-4 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Virginia Wade
2-6 6-3 6-4
Chris Evert
6-3 6-0
Final
Virginia Wade
6-2 6-2
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for London.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Virginia Wade 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 1 appearance
View the full London record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-2 6-2 | Chris Evert | H2H | Match data | 1976 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is London held?
- London is held in London, United Kingdom.
- Who won the most recent London?
- The 1976 London was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Chris Evert 6-2 6-2.
- When was the first London played?
- The first edition of London was held in 1976.
- What surface is London played on?
- London is played on carpet courts.