Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Billie Jean King 1 final
WTA London 1977 Draw, Results & Schedule
Billie Jean King won the 1977 London, defeating Virginia Wade 6-3 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in London, United Kingdom, from December 7 to December 13, 1977. The match log contains 16 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Dec 7 — Dec 13
Location
London, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
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| F (1) | ||||||
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 6-1 | Virginia Wade | H2H | Match data | Dec 13, 1977* | F |
| BR (1) | ||||||
| Betty Stove | 6-3 | Virginia Ruzici | H2H | Match data | Dec 13, 1977* | BR |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Billie Jean King | 6-4 2-6 6-3 | Betty Stove | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1977* | SF |
| Virginia Wade | 6-1 6-0 | Virginia Ruzici | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1977* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 7-5 | Tanya Harford | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1977* | QF |
| Betty Stove | 6-4 7-5 | Florenta Mihai | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1977* | QF |
| Virginia Wade | 7-6(3) 6-2 | Sharon Walsh Pete | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1977* | QF |
| Virginia Ruzici | 4-6 6-2 6-3 | Renata Tomanova | H2H | Match data | Dec 12, 1977* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| Sharon Walsh Pete | 7-6(1) 6-3 | Sue Mappin | H2H | Match data | Dec 11, 1977* | R16 |
| Florenta Mihai | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | Glynis Coles | H2H | Match data | Dec 11, 1977* | R16 |
| Renata Tomanova | 3-6 6-1 6-2 | Belinda Thompson | H2H | Match data | Dec 11, 1977* | R16 |
| Tanya Harford | 6-2 4-6 9-7 | Michelle Tyler | H2H | Match data | Dec 11, 1977* | R16 Upset: winner had a 16 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Billie Jean King | 6-1 6-2 | Linda Mottram | H2H | Match data | Dec 11, 1977* | R16 |
| Virginia Ruzici | 3-6 6-4 6-2 | Jackie Fayter | H2H | Match data | Dec 11, 1977* | R16 |
| Virginia Wade | 2-6 6-1 6-2 | Heidi Eisterlehner | H2H | Match data | Dec 11, 1977* | R16 |
| Betty Stove | 6-3 6-1 | Lesley Charles | H2H | Match data | Dec 11, 1977* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for London.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Billie Jean King 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Belinda Thompson 1 appearance
View the full London record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 6-1 | Virginia Wade | H2H | Match data | 1977 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is London held?
- London is held in London, United Kingdom.
- Who won the most recent London?
- The 1977 London was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-3 6-1.
- When was the first London played?
- The first edition of London was held in 1977.
- What surface is London played on?
- London is played on carpet courts.