WTA Portola Valley 1968 Draw & Results

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Denise Carter won the 1968 Portola Valley, defeating Kristy Pigeon 6-8 9-7 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 29–May 5 on hard courts in Portola Valley.

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Champion
def. Kristy Pigeon , 6-8 9-7 6-1
Dates
Apr 29 — May 5
Location
Portola Valley
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

11 recorded singles results

Portola Valley 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Denise Carter 6-8 9-7 6-1 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data May 5, 1968* F
SF (2)
Denise Carter 6-4 6-3 Eliza Pande H2H Match data May 4, 1968* SF
Kristy Pigeon 6-1 6-1 Gail Hansen H2H Match data May 4, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Eliza Pande 7-5 3-6 6-4 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data May 4, 1968* QF
Gail Hansen 9-7 6-3 Mimi Wheeler H2H Match data May 4, 1968* QF
Denise Carter 6-2 6-2 Diane Brooks H2H Match data May 4, 1968* QF
Kristy Pigeon 6-0 6-2 Farel Footman H2H Match data May 4, 1968* QF
R16 (4)
Kristy Pigeon 6-1 6-0 Reolia Countee H2H Match data May 3, 1968* R16
Farel Footman 2-6 6-3 6-3 Barbara Downs H2H Match data May 3, 1968* R16
Mimi Wheeler 6-0 6-0 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data May 3, 1968* R16
Eliza Pande 6-1 6-4 Rhoda Herron H2H Match data May 3, 1968* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Portola Valley.

Most Finals

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

  1. Denise Carter 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.

  1. Denise Carter 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Portola Valley finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Denise Carter 6-8 9-7 6-1 Kristy Pigeon H2H Match data 1968 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Portola Valley held?
Portola Valley is held in Portola Valley.
Who won the most recent Portola Valley?
The 1968 Portola Valley was won by Denise Carter, who defeated Kristy Pigeon 6-8 9-7 6-1.
When was the first Portola Valley played?
The first edition of Portola Valley was held in 1968.
What surface is Portola Valley played on?
Portola Valley is played on hard courts.