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WTA Kona 1976 Draw, Results & Schedule
Karen Susman won the 1976 Kona, defeating Renee Richards 4-6 6-4 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Kona, from December 13 to December 19, 1976. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.
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Results
Match Log
Draw
Kona 1976 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round
Karen Susman
4-6 6-4 6-2
Renee Richards
H2H Match data
Dec 19, 1976*
F
Karen Susman
6-3 6-4
Kate Latham
H2H Match data
Dec 18, 1976*
SF
Renee Richards
6-1 6-4
Linda Thomas
H2H Match data
Dec 18, 1976*
SF
Kate Latham
6-2 6-0
Barbara Hambridge
H2H Match data
Dec 18, 1976*
QF
Karen Susman
6-1 7-6
Mary Struthers
H2H Match data
Dec 18, 1976*
QF
Linda Thomas
6-1 6-3
Carrie Meyer
H2H Match data
Dec 18, 1976*
QF
Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Renee Richards
6-1 6-4
Betty Ann Grubb
H2H Match data
Dec 18, 1976*
QF
Karen Susman
6-2 4-6 6-4
Sharon Walsh Pete
H2H Match data
Dec 17, 1976*
R16
Carrie Meyer
3-6 6-4 6-4
Mary Ann Eisel
H2H Match data
Dec 17, 1976*
R16
Linda Thomas
6-4 6-0
Cathy Beene
H2H Match data
Dec 17, 1976*
R16
Betty Ann Grubb
6-0 6-3
Donna Stockton
H2H Match data
Dec 17, 1976*
R16
Kate Latham
1-6 7-6 6-1
Susie Mehmedbasich
H2H Match data
Dec 17, 1976*
R16
Renee Richards
6-1 6-1
Paulina Peisachov
H2H Match data
Dec 17, 1976*
R16
Mary Struthers
6-1 6-4
Elvira Weisenberger
H2H Match data
Dec 17, 1976*
R16
Barbara Hambridge
4-6 6-1 6-3
Kathy Kuykendall
H2H Match data
Dec 17, 1976*
R16
Upset: winner had a 14 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Barbara Hambridge
2-6 6-2 6-1
Sheila Laperle
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Kathy Kuykendall
6-0 6-3
Robin Kahn
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Linda Thomas
6-1 6-2
Mimi Wheeler
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Elvira Weisenberger
6-4 6-3
Helle Sparre
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Kate Latham
6-4 6-0
Toni Moss
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Karen Susman
6-0 6-0
Barbara Brankovska
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Susie Mehmedbasich
6-0 6-1
Mimi Wikstedt
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Mary Ann Eisel
6-1 1-6 6-2
Cecilia Martinez
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Mary Struthers
6-3 6-2
Sue Stap
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Cathy Beene
6-1 3-6 6-4
Liane Marquez
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Renee Richards
6-2 6-2
Maricaye Christenson
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Carrie Meyer
6-3 6-0
Paula Smith
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Paulina Peisachov
6-2 6-4
Nancy Ornstein
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Betty Ann Grubb
6-3 6-1
Mary Hamm
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Donna Stockton
6-1 7-5
Valerie Franta
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Sharon Walsh Pete
6-0 6-0
Karen Krantzcke
H2H Match data
Dec 16, 1976*
R32
Upset: winner had a 20 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
The leading Open Era records for Kona.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kona held?
Kona is held in Kona.
Who won the most recent Kona?
The 1976 Kona was won by Karen Susman, who defeated Renee Richards 4-6 6-4 6-2.
When was the first Kona played?
The first edition of Kona was held in 1976.
What surface is Kona played on?
Kona is played on hard courts.