WTA Philadelphia 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

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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 on grass courts in Philadelphia, United States, from July 14 to July 20, 1968.

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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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jul 20, 1968* F Kristy Pigeon 3-6 6-1 6-2 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jul 19, 1968* SF 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
QF (4)
Jul 19, 1968* QF 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
R16 (7)
Jul 18, 1968* R16 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
R32 (5)
Jul 17, 1968* R32 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
R64 (1)
Jul 16, 1968* R64 Mary Striebich 7-5 10-8 Sue Strimel H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Chris Evert 2
Margaret Court 2
Steffi Graf 2
Barbara Potter 1
Evonne Goolagong 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1999 Carpet Lindsay Davenport 6-3 6-4 Martina Hingis H2H Match data
1998 Carpet Steffi Graf 4-6 6-3 6-4 Lindsay Davenport H2H Match data
1997 Carpet Martina Hingis 7-5 6-7 7-6 Lindsay Davenport H2H Match data
1996 Carpet Jana Novotna 6-4 (ret.) Steffi Graf H2H Match data
1992 Carpet Steffi Graf 6-3 3-6 6-1 Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Philadelphia held?
Philadelphia is held in Philadelphia, United States.
Who won the most recent Philadelphia?
The 1999 Philadelphia was won by Lindsay Davenport 6-3 6-4.
Who has won the most Philadelphia titles?
Chris Evert has won 2 Philadelphia titles, the most by any player.
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.