Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Anthea Stewart 1 final
WTA Newcastle 1981 Draw & Results
CompletedLesley Charles won the 1981 Newcastle, defeating Anthea Stewart 6-1 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played July 27–August 2 on grass courts in Newcastle.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jul 27 — Aug 2
Location
Newcastle
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
15 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Lesley Charles | 6-1 6-1 | Anthea Stewart | H2H | Match data | Aug 2, 1981* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Anthea Stewart | 7-5 2-6 11-9 | Cathy Drury | H2H | Match data | Aug 1, 1981* | SF |
| Lesley Charles | 6-3 4-6 6-0 | Linda Stewart | H2H | Match data | Aug 1, 1981* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Cathy Drury | 7-6 6-0 | Belinda Thompson | H2H | Match data | Aug 1, 1981* | QF |
| Lesley Charles | 4-6 7-5 6-3 | Joy Tacon | H2H | Match data | Aug 1, 1981* | QF |
| Linda Stewart | 7-5 6-4 | Debbie Stewart | H2H | Match data | Aug 1, 1981* | QF |
| Anthea Stewart | 6-3 6-2 | Susan Mcculloch | H2H | Match data | Aug 1, 1981* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| Anthea Stewart | 6-2 6-0 | Christine Power | H2H | Match data | Jul 31, 1981* | R16 |
| Belinda Thompson | 6-3 6-2 | S Butterfield | H2H | Match data | Jul 31, 1981* | R16 |
| Linda Stewart | 6-1 6-2 | K Reshoft | H2H | Match data | Jul 31, 1981* | R16 |
| Cathy Drury | 6-4 6-2 | Denise Taylor | H2H | Match data | Jul 31, 1981* | R16 |
| Joy Tacon | 6-3 4-6 6-0 | Ellinore Lightbody | H2H | Match data | Jul 31, 1981* | R16 |
| Debbie Stewart | (w/o) | S Finet | H2H | Match data | Jul 31, 1981* | R16 |
| Susan Mcculloch | 7-6 6-3 | Judy Tegart | H2H | Match data | Jul 31, 1981* | R16 Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Lesley Charles | 6-1 6-2 | Michele Wheeler | H2H | Match data | Jul 31, 1981* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Newcastle.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Lesley Charles 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Anthea Stewart 1 appearance
View the full Newcastle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Charles | 6-1 6-1 | Anthea Stewart | H2H | Match data | 1981 | Grass |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Newcastle held?
- Newcastle is held in Newcastle.
- Who won the most recent Newcastle?
- The 1981 Newcastle was won by Lesley Charles, who defeated Anthea Stewart 6-1 6-1.
- When was the first Newcastle played?
- The first edition of Newcastle was held in 1981.
- What surface is Newcastle played on?
- Newcastle is played on grass courts.