Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Gail Sherriff 1 final
WTA Istanbul 1968 Draw & Results
CompletedGail Sherriff won the 1968 Istanbul, defeating Lesley Turner 6-2 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played August 19–25 on clay courts in Istanbul, Turkey.
Full tournament history →Dates
Aug 19 — Aug 25
Location
Istanbul, Turkey
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
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Gail Sherriff
6-2 6-4
Lesley Turner
6-1 6-0
Final
Gail Sherriff
6-2 7-5
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Istanbul.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Gail Sherriff 3 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Alison Stroud 1 appearance
View the full Istanbul 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 | 6-2 7-5 | Lesley Turner | H2H | Match data | 1968 | Clay |
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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.