WTA Port Talbot 1968 Draw & Results

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Margaret Court won the 1968 Port Talbot, defeating Virginia Wade 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played October 28–November 3 on carpet courts in Port Talbot, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Virginia Wade , 6-3 4-6 6-4
Dates
Oct 28 — Nov 3
Location
Port Talbot, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Results

Match type

14 recorded singles results

Port Talbot 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Margaret Court 6-3 4-6 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 3, 1968* F
SF (2)
Margaret Court 7-5 8-6 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data Nov 2, 1968* SF
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-2 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Nov 2, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Patricia Walkden 6-3 6-2 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Nov 2, 1968* QF
Virginia Wade 6-3 6-0 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Nov 2, 1968* QF
Winnie Shaw 6-3 7-5 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data Nov 2, 1968* QF
Margaret Court 6-2 6-0 Robin Lloyd H2H Match data Nov 2, 1968* QF
R16 (7)
Patricia Walkden 2-6 6-2 6-1 Frances Maclennan H2H Match data Nov 1, 1968* R16
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-2 Dianne Bridger H2H Match data Nov 1, 1968* R16
Robin Lloyd 6-2 6-2 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Nov 1, 1968* R16
Corinne Molesworth 3-6 6-2 6-4 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Nov 1, 1968* R16
Mary Ann Eisel 4-6 6-2 6-1 Elizabeth Ernest H2H Match data Nov 1, 1968* R16
Winnie Shaw 11-9 6-3 Janice Townsend H2H Match data Nov 1, 1968* R16
Margaret Court 6-2 6-2 Alex Cowie H2H Match data Nov 1, 1968* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Port Talbot.

Most Finals

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

  1. Margaret Court 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alex Cowie 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 Port Talbot finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 6-3 4-6 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1968 Carpet

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Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1968

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Port Talbot held?
Port Talbot is held in Port Talbot, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Port Talbot?
The 1968 Port Talbot was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-3 4-6 6-4.
When was the first Port Talbot played?
The first edition of Port Talbot was held in 1968.
What surface is Port Talbot played on?
Port Talbot is played on carpet courts.