Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes.
- 1 Chris Evert 1 final
- 1 Martina Navratilova 1 final
Houston tournament history
Explore the recorded Houston final from 1976. Open an edition for its draw and match results.
Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Record Book
Career Leaders
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
- 1 Martina Navratilova 5 wins
- 2 Chris Evert 4 wins
- 2 Rosie Casals 4 wins
- 3 Nancy Richey 3 wins
- 4 Marcie Louie 2 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match.
- 1 Beth Norton 1 appearance
- 1 Betty Ann Grubb 1 appearance
- 1 Betty Stove 1 appearance
- 1 Carrie Meyer 1 appearance
- 1 Chris Evert 1 appearance
Champion Records
Youngest & Oldest Champions
Age at the start of the tournament.
- Martina Navratilova 19.2 yearsYoungest · 1976
- Martina Navratilova 19.2 yearsOldest · 1976
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Tournament Outcomes by Season
| Season | Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Category | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Martina Navratilova | 6-3 6-4 | Chris Evert | H2H | Match data | WTA 250 | Hard |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Houston held?
- Houston is held in Houston, United States.
- Who won the most recent Houston?
- The 1976 Houston was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Chris Evert 6-3 6-4.
- When was the first Houston played?
- The first edition of Houston was held in 1976.
- What surface is Houston played on?
- Houston is played on hard courts.