Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Francoise Durr 1 final
WTA Boston 1972 Draw & Results
CompletedVirginia Wade won the 1972 Boston, defeating Francoise Durr 6-3 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 26–February 1 on carpet courts in Boston, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jan 26 — Feb 1
Location
Boston, United States
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
Round of 32
Virginia Wade
6-2 6-1
Wendy Gilchrist
6-4 6-1
Judy Tegart
6-2 6-2
Helga Masthoff
6-1 6-3
Rosie Casals
6-2 3-6 6-1
Betty Stove
6-1 6-2
Karen Krantzcke
6-4 6-2
Marcie Louie
6-4 6-4
Francoise Durr
6-2 6-3
Laurie Tenney
6-1 6-2
Lesley Hunt
7-5 6-0
Helen Gourlay
4-6 6-2 6-4
Wendy Overton
6-1 6-3
Valerie Ziegenfuss
6-3 6-1
Kerry Reid
6-4 6-3
Edda Buding
4-6 6-2 6-2
Round of 16
Virginia Wade
6-7(1) 6-2 6-1
Judy Tegart
6-3 6-2
Rosie Casals
6-4 6-0
Karen Krantzcke
6-4 6-0
Francoise Durr
6-4 6-2
Lesley Hunt
2-6 6-2 6-1
Wendy Overton
6-3 6-2
Kerry Reid
6-1 6-4
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Virginia Wade
7-5 6-2
Francoise Durr
6-1 7-5
Final
Virginia Wade
6-3 7-5
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Boston.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Virginia Wade 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Betty Stove 1 appearance
View the full Boston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wade | 6-3 7-5 | Francoise Durr | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Boston held?
- Boston is held in Boston, United States.
- Who won the most recent Boston?
- The 1972 Boston was won by Virginia Wade, who defeated Francoise Durr 6-3 7-5.
- When was the first Boston played?
- The first edition of Boston was held in 1972.
- What surface is Boston played on?
- Boston is played on carpet courts.