Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Gail Sherriff 1 final
WTA Cairo 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule
Gail Sherriff won the 1972 Cairo, defeating Lea Pericoli 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Cairo, Egypt, from March 3 to March 9, 1972. The match log contains 14 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Mar 3 — Mar 9
Location
Cairo, Egypt
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
Gail Sherriff
6-2 6-2
Janice Tindle
6-0 6-0
Katja Ebbinghaus
6-4 6-3
Odile De Roubin
2-6 6-4 6-1
BYE
Nathalie Fuchs
6-1 7-5
Monica Giorgi
6-3 7-5
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Gail Sherriff
8-6 5-7 6-2
Lea Pericoli
4-6 6-4 6-2
Final
Gail Sherriff
6-1 6-2
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Cairo.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Gail Sherriff 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Alena Palmeova West 1 appearance
View the full Cairo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Sherriff | 6-1 6-2 | Lea Pericoli | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Cairo held?
- Cairo is held in Cairo, Egypt.
- Who won the most recent Cairo?
- The 1972 Cairo was won by Gail Sherriff, who defeated Lea Pericoli 6-1 6-2.
- When was the first Cairo played?
- The first edition of Cairo was held in 1972.
- What surface is Cairo played on?
- Cairo is played on clay courts.