WTA Kona 1976 Draw & Results

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Karen Susman won the 1976 Kona, defeating Renee Richards 4-6 6-4 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played December 13–19 on hard courts in Kona.

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Champion
Karen Susman
def. Renee Richards , 4-6 6-4 6-2
Dates
Dec 13 — Dec 19
Location
Kona
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

31 recorded singles results

Kona 1976 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Karen Susman 4-6 6-4 6-2 Renee Richards H2H Match data Dec 19, 1976* F
SF (2)
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
QF (4)
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
R16 (8)
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.
R32 (16)
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.

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Kona.

Most Finals

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

  1. Karen Susman 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Karen Susman 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Barbara Brankovska 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 Kona finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Karen Susman 4-6 6-4 6-2 Renee Richards H2H Match data 1976 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1976

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.