Istanbul tournament history

Explore the recorded Istanbul final from 1968. 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.

Recorded outcomes
1
First recorded
1968
Latest recorded
1968
Latest champion

Record Book

Career Leaders

Champion Records

Youngest & Oldest Champions

Age at the start of the tournament.

  1. Gail Sherriff 23.4 years
    Youngest · 1968
  2. Gail Sherriff 23.4 years
    Oldest · 1968

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Tournament Outcomes by Season

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataCategorySurface
1968 Gail Sherriff 6-2 7-5 Lesley Turner H2H Match data WTA 250 Clay

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Istanbul held?
Istanbul is held in Istanbul, Turkey.
Who won the most recent Istanbul?
The 1968 Istanbul was won by Gail Sherriff, who defeated Lesley Turner 6-2 7-5.
When was the first Istanbul played?
The first edition of Istanbul was held in 1968.
What surface is Istanbul played on?
Istanbul is played on clay courts.