Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Gail Sherriff 1 final
WTA Palermo 1971 Draw & Results
CompletedHelga Schultze won the 1971 Palermo, defeating Gail Sherriff 6-3 4-6 7-6 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 12–18 on clay courts in Palermo, Italy.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 12 — Apr 18
Location
Palermo, Italy
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
Round of 16
Helga Schultze
6-0 6-1
Pamela Austin
7-5 5-7 6-2
Pam Teeguarden
6-2 6-1
Marie Pinterova
6-1 6-1
BYE
Fiorella Bonicelli
6-1 6-2
Miroslava Holubova
6-0 6-1
Daniela Marzano
6-1 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Helga Schultze
6-1 6-2
Gail Sherriff
6-2 6-3
Final
Helga Schultze
6-3 4-6 7-6
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Palermo.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Helga Schultze 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Ana Maria Arias 1 appearance
View the full Palermo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helga Schultze | 6-3 4-6 7-6 | Gail Sherriff | H2H | Match data | 1971 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Palermo held?
- Palermo is held in Palermo, Italy.
- Who won the most recent Palermo?
- The 1971 Palermo was won by Helga Schultze, who defeated Gail Sherriff 6-3 4-6 7-6.
- When was the first Palermo played?
- The first edition of Palermo was held in 1971.
- What surface is Palermo played on?
- Palermo is played on clay courts.