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 & Schedule
Lesley Charles won the 1981 Newcastle, defeating Anthea Stewart 6-1 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Newcastle, from July 27 to August 2, 1981. The match log contains 15 recorded singles results for this edition.
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.