Detroit — Full tournament history

Covers 11 recorded editions from 1973 to 1983. The page shows title leaders, champions, scores, runners-up, surfaces, categories, H2H links, and match data links when available.

Editions
11
First edition
1973
Latest edition
1983
Defending champion
Virginia Ruzici

Most Titles

PlayerTitlesSeasons
Billie Jean King 2 1980, 1974
Martina Navratilova 2 1978, 1977
Andrea Jaeger 1 1982
Chris Evert 1 1976
Evonne Goolagong 1 1975

Tournament Finals by Season

SeasonCategorySurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1983 WTA 250 Carpet Virginia Ruzici 4-6 6-4 6-2 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
1982 WTA 250 Carpet Andrea Jaeger 2-6 6-4 6-2 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data
1981 WTA 250 Carpet Leslie Allen 6-4 6-4 Hana Mandlikova H2H Match data
1980 WTA 250 Carpet Billie Jean King 6-3 6-0 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data
1979 WTA 250 Carpet Wendy Turnbull 7-5 1-6 7-6 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data
1978 WTA 250 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-2 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1977 WTA 250 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-4 6-4 Sue Barker H2H Match data
1976 WTA 250 Carpet Chris Evert 6-4 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
1975 WTA 250 Carpet Evonne Goolagong 6-3 3-6 6-3 Margaret Court H2H Match data
1974 WTA 250 Carpet Billie Jean King 6-1 6-1 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
1973 WTA 250 Carpet Margaret Court 7-6(4) 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Detroit held?
Detroit is held in Detroit, United States.
Who won the most recent Detroit?
The 1983 Detroit was won by Virginia Ruzici 4-6 6-4 6-2.
Who has won the most Detroit titles?
Billie Jean King has won 2 Detroit titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Detroit played?
The first edition of Detroit was held in 1973.
What surface is Detroit played on?
Detroit is played on carpet courts.