Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Francoise Durr 1 final
WTA Philadelphia 1971 Draw, Results & Schedule
Rosie Casals won the 1971 Philadelphia, defeating Francoise Durr 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Philadelphia, United States, from February 9 to February 15, 1971. The match log contains 15 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Feb 9 — Feb 15
Location
Philadelphia, 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
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
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| F (1) | ||||||
| Rosie Casals | 6-3 3-6 6-2 | Francoise Durr | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 1971* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Francoise Durr | 6-2 5-7 7-6(6) | Billie Jean King | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | SF Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Rosie Casals | 6-2 6-2 | Ann Jones | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Francoise Durr | 6-2 6-4 | Denise Carter | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | QF |
| Rosie Casals | 6-4 3-6 6-1 | Judy Tegart | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | QF |
| Billie Jean King | 6-1 6-4 | Tory Ann Fretz | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | QF |
| Ann Jones | 6-1 7-5 | Kerry Reid | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 1971* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| Billie Jean King | 6-3 3-6 6-2 | Mary Ann Eisel | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Tory Ann Fretz | 1-6 6-3 6-0 | Julie Heldman | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 Upset: winner had a 19 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| Judy Tegart | 6-0 6-1 | Cecilia Martinez | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Ann Jones | 6-0 6-0 | Stephanie Defina | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Francoise Durr | 6-1 4-6 6-2 | Valerie Ziegenfuss | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Denise Carter | 5-7 6-2 7-5 | Kristy Pigeon | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Kerry Reid | 6-1 6-1 | Peaches Bartkowicz | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
| Rosie Casals | 3-6 7-6(3) 6-0 | Karen Krantzcke | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 1971* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Philadelphia.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Rosie Casals 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Ann Jones 1 appearance
View the full Philadelphia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 6-3 3-6 6-2 | Francoise Durr | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Philadelphia held?
- Philadelphia is held in Philadelphia, United States.
- Who won the most recent Philadelphia?
- The 1971 Philadelphia was won by Rosie Casals, who defeated Francoise Durr 6-3 3-6 6-2.
- When was the first Philadelphia played?
- The first edition of Philadelphia was held in 1971.
- What surface is Philadelphia played on?
- Philadelphia is played on carpet courts.