WTA Fort Lauderdale 1970 Draw & Results

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Chris Evert won the 1970 Fort Lauderdale, defeating Laurie Fleming 6-1 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 21–27 on clay courts in Fort Lauderdale, United States.

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Champion
Chris Evert
def. Laurie Fleming , 6-1 6-0
Dates
Jan 21 — Jan 27
Location
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

15 recorded singles results

Fort Lauderdale 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Chris Evert 6-1 6-0 Laurie Fleming H2H Match data Jan 27, 1970* F
SF (2)
Chris Evert 6-1 6-4 Patricia Reese H2H Match data Jan 26, 1970* SF
Laurie Fleming 6-3 6-1 Stephanie Defina H2H Match data Jan 26, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Chris Evert 6-2 6-1 Kathy Blake H2H Match data Jan 26, 1970* QF
Stephanie Defina 6-2 6-1 Carol Gfroerer H2H Match data Jan 26, 1970* QF
Laurie Fleming 7-5 6-2 Sherry Bedingfield H2H Match data Jan 26, 1970* QF
Patricia Reese 2-6 6-3 6-3 Sue Epstein H2H Match data Jan 26, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Laurie Fleming 6-0 6-2 Maria Mejides H2H Match data Jan 25, 1970* R16
Chris Evert 6-0 6-0 Jeanne Blackmon H2H Match data Jan 25, 1970* R16
Sue Epstein 6-0 6-0 Sally Slater H2H Match data Jan 25, 1970* R16
Patricia Reese 6-0 6-0 Karen Seiferd H2H Match data Jan 25, 1970* R16
Stephanie Defina 6-1 6-0 Iris Buntemeyer H2H Match data Jan 25, 1970* R16
Kathy Blake 6-0 6-0 Marge Kilgus H2H Match data Jan 25, 1970* R16
Carol Gfroerer 6-2 9-7 Toni Novack H2H Match data Jan 25, 1970* R16
Sherry Bedingfield 6-1 6-3 Eileen Carter H2H Match data Jan 25, 1970* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Fort Lauderdale.

Most Finals

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Chris Evert 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Carol Gfroerer 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 Fort Lauderdale finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-1 6-0 Laurie Fleming H2H Match data 1970 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fort Lauderdale held?
Fort Lauderdale is held in Fort Lauderdale, United States.
Who won the most recent Fort Lauderdale?
The 1970 Fort Lauderdale was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Laurie Fleming 6-1 6-0.
When was the first Fort Lauderdale played?
The first edition of Fort Lauderdale was held in 1970.
What surface is Fort Lauderdale played on?
Fort Lauderdale is played on clay courts.