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
Round of 16
Lesley Charles
6-1 6-2
Joy Tacon
6-3 4-6 6-0
Linda Stewart
6-1 6-2
Debbie Stewart
(w/o)
Anthea Stewart
6-2 6-0
Susan Mcculloch
7-6 6-3
Cathy Drury
6-4 6-2
Belinda Thompson
6-3 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Lesley Charles
6-3 4-6 6-0
Anthea Stewart
7-5 2-6 11-9
Final
Lesley Charles
6-1 6-1
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.