WTA Torquay 1970 Draw & Results

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Ann Jones won the 1970 Torquay, defeating Virginia Wade 6-4 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played November 2–8 on carpet courts in Torquay, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Ann Jones
def. Virginia Wade , 6-4 7-5
Dates
Nov 2 — Nov 8
Location
Torquay, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
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

31 recorded singles results

Torquay 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Ann Jones 6-4 7-5 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 8, 1970* F
SF (2)
Ann Jones 2-6 6-2 6-3 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Nov 7, 1970* SF
Virginia Wade 4-6 6-2 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Nov 7, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Winnie Shaw 6-2 6-0 Barbara Walsh H2H Match data Nov 7, 1970* QF
Ann Jones 6-3 6-0 Betty Stove H2H Match data Nov 7, 1970* QF
Virginia Wade 6-3 6-1 Joyce Williams H2H Match data Nov 7, 1970* QF
Francoise Durr 6-3 6-3 Janice Townsend H2H Match data Nov 7, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Winnie Shaw 6-1 6-2 Sue Barker H2H Match data Nov 6, 1970* R16
Virginia Wade 6-3 6-1 Nicola Salter H2H Match data Nov 6, 1970* R16
Betty Stove 6-1 6-1 Wendy Hall H2H Match data Nov 6, 1970* R16
Francoise Durr 6-4 6-1 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data Nov 6, 1970* R16
Joyce Williams 6-2 6-0 Jenny Helliar H2H Match data Nov 6, 1970* R16
Janice Townsend 6-4 3-6 7-5 Lesley Charles H2H Match data Nov 6, 1970* R16
Ann Jones 6-0 6-0 Penny Moor H2H Match data Nov 6, 1970* R16
Barbara Walsh 6-2 9-7 Lindsey Beaven H2H Match data Nov 6, 1970* R16
R32 (16)
Winnie Shaw 6-8 6-4 6-1 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Sue Barker 6-0 6-1 J Lloyd H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Betty Stove 6-0 6-2 C Richens H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Lesley Charles (w/o) Patti Hogan H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Nicola Salter 8-6 4-6 6-3 Sarah Huntington H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Wendy Hall 6-0 6-2 D Mckinnon H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Corinne Molesworth 5-7 6-3 6-4 Marilyn Greenwood H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Joyce Williams 6-0 6-1 Sue Garrett H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Jenny Helliar 9-7 6-2 Wendy Slaughter H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Barbara Walsh 6-1 6-1 Sandra Coe H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Lindsey Beaven 7-5 6-1 Nell Truman H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Francoise Durr 6-1 6-1 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Penny Moor 6-1 6-0 C Eaton Smith H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Ann Jones 6-0 6-0 Nora Davies H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Janice Townsend 6-1 6-0 Nuala Dwyer H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32
Virginia Wade 6-1 6-1 Joanne Haye H2H Match data Nov 5, 1970* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Torquay.

Most Finals

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

  1. Ann Jones 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Ann Jones 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Jones 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 Torquay finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Ann Jones 6-4 7-5 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1970 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Torquay held?
Torquay is held in Torquay, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Torquay?
The 1970 Torquay was won by Ann Jones, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-4 7-5.
When was the first Torquay played?
The first edition of Torquay was held in 1970.
What surface is Torquay played on?
Torquay is played on carpet courts.