Where is London held?

London is held in London, United Kingdom.

Who won the most recent London?

The 1972 London was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-1 6-1.

When was the first London played?

The first edition of London was held in 1972.

What surface is London played on?

London is played on carpet courts.

WTA London 1972 Draw & Results

Completed

Margaret Court won the 1972 London, defeating Virginia Wade 6-1 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played November 13–19 on carpet courts in London, United Kingdom.

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Champion

Margaret Court

def. Virginia Wade , 6-1 6-1

Dates

Nov 13 — Nov 19

Location

London, United Kingdom

Results

7 recorded singles results

London 1972 match log
Winner	Score	Loser	H2H	Match Data	Date	Round
F (1)
Margaret Court	6-1 6-1	Virginia Wade	H2H	Match data	Nov 19, 1972*	F
SF (2)
Margaret Court	6-4 7-6(2)	Betty Stove	H2H	Match data	Nov 18, 1972*	SF
Virginia Wade	6-4 6-1	Julie Heldman	H2H	Match data	Nov 18, 1972*	SF
R16 (4)
Margaret Court	7-5 6-1	Wendy Gilchrist	H2H	Match data	Nov 17, 1972*	R16
Virginia Wade	6-1 6-4	Corinne Molesworth	H2H	Match data	Nov 17, 1972*	R16
Betty Stove	6-2 2-6 6-2	Brenda Kirk	H2H	Match data	Nov 17, 1972*	R16
Julie Heldman	4-6 7-6 7-5	Sharon Walsh Pete	H2H	Match data	Nov 17, 1972*	R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for London.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

Margaret Court 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Margaret Court 3 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

Betty Stove 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent London finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Margaret Court	6-1 6-1	Virginia Wade	H2H	Match data	1972	Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is London held?: London is held in London, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent London?: The 1972 London was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-1 6-1.
When was the first London played?: The first edition of London was held in 1972.
What surface is London played on?: London is played on carpet courts.