WTA Philadelphia 1968 Draw & Results

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Kristy Pigeon won the 1968 Philadelphia, defeating Cecilia Martinez 3-6 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 14–20 on grass courts in Philadelphia, United States.

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Champion
Kristy Pigeon
def. Cecilia Martinez , 3-6 6-1 6-2
Dates
Jul 14 — Jul 20
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
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

20 recorded singles results

Philadelphia 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Kristy Pigeon 3-6 6-1 6-2 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Jul 20, 1968* F
SF (2)
Kristy Pigeon 6-3 6-2 Tina Lyman H2H Match data Jul 19, 1968* SF
Cecilia Martinez 6-1 6-3 Gretchen Vosters H2H Match data Jul 19, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Cecilia Martinez 6-3 3-6 8-6 Nadine Netter H2H Match data Jul 19, 1968* QF
Gretchen Vosters 6-8 6-2 6-1 Patricia Cody H2H Match data Jul 19, 1968* QF
Kristy Pigeon 6-3 7-5 Pam Richmond H2H Match data Jul 19, 1968* QF
Tina Lyman 6-4 6-3 Denise Carter H2H Match data Jul 19, 1968* QF
R16 (7)
Pam Richmond 6-1 6-0 Jade Schiffman H2H Match data Jul 18, 1968* R16
Gretchen Vosters 6-3 6-4 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Jul 18, 1968* R16
Nadine Netter 3-6 6-2 6-2 Nancy Reed H2H Match data Jul 18, 1968* R16
Denise Carter 6-4 6-2 Judy Dixon H2H Match data Jul 18, 1968* R16
Cecilia Martinez 6-2 6-2 Joyce Davenport H2H Match data Jul 18, 1968* R16
Tina Lyman 6-0 8-6 Patricia Reese H2H Match data Jul 18, 1968* R16
Patricia Cody 6-3 6-2 Judy Clay H2H Match data Jul 18, 1968* R16
R32 (5)
Judy Clay 6-1 6-0 Marilyn Fernberger H2H Match data Jul 17, 1968* R32
Nancy Reed 6-1 6-3 Mary Striebich H2H Match data Jul 17, 1968* R32
Patricia Reese 8-6 6-8 6-2 Chris Safford H2H Match data Jul 17, 1968* R32
Tina Lyman 6-2 8-6 Cynthia Tudor H2H Match data Jul 17, 1968* R32
Joyce Davenport 4-6 6-4 7-5 Gail Hansen H2H Match data Jul 17, 1968* R32
R64 (1)
Mary Striebich 7-5 10-8 Sue Strimel H2H Match data Jul 16, 1968* R64

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Philadelphia.

Most Finals

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

  1. Cecilia Martinez 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 3 players share this record.

  1. Cecilia Martinez 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Cecilia Martinez 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 Philadelphia finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Kristy Pigeon 3-6 6-1 6-2 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data 1968 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Philadelphia held?
Philadelphia is held in Philadelphia, United States.
Who won the most recent Philadelphia?
The 1968 Philadelphia was won by Kristy Pigeon, who defeated Cecilia Martinez 3-6 6-1 6-2.
When was the first Philadelphia played?
The first edition of Philadelphia was held in 1968.
What surface is Philadelphia played on?
Philadelphia is played on grass courts.