WTA Houston 1968 Draw, Results & Schedule

Nancy Richey won the 1968 Houston, defeating Peaches Bartkowicz 6-1 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Houston, United States, from April 15 to April 21, 1968. The match log contains 8 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Peaches Bartkowicz , 6-1 6-1
Dates
Apr 15 — Apr 21
Location
Houston, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Houston 1968 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-1 Peaches Bartkowicz H2H Match data Apr 21, 1968* F
SF (2)
Nancy Richey 6-3 6-4 Linda Tuero H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* SF
Peaches Bartkowicz 6-3 6-3 Kathleen Harter H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* SF
QF (4)
Peaches Bartkowicz 6-1 6-1 Mary Lowdon H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* QF
Linda Tuero 4-6 6-3 6-1 Esme Emmanuel H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* QF
Nancy Richey 6-2 6-1 Becky Vest H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* QF
Kathleen Harter 6-2 8-6 Emilie Burrer H2H Match data Apr 20, 1968* QF
R16 (1)
Mary Lowdon 7-5 6-4 Leyla Musalem H2H Match data Apr 19, 1968* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Houston.

Most Finals

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

  1. Nancy Richey 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Nancy Richey 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Becky Vest 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Houston finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Nancy Richey 6-1 6-1 Peaches Bartkowicz H2H Match data 1968 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Houston held?
Houston is held in Houston, United States.
Who won the most recent Houston?
The 1968 Houston was won by Nancy Richey, who defeated Peaches Bartkowicz 6-1 6-1.
When was the first Houston played?
The first edition of Houston was held in 1968.
What surface is Houston played on?
Houston is played on clay courts.