WTA Rome 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Billie Jean King won the 1970 Rome, defeating Julie Heldman 6-1 6-3 in the final. The WTA 1000 event was played on clay courts in Rome, Italy, from April 21 to April 27, 1970.

Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Julie Heldman , 6-1 6-3
Dates
Apr 21 — Apr 27
Location
Rome, Italy
Category
WTA 1000
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Apr 27, 1970* F Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Julie Heldman H2H Match data
SF (2)
Apr 26, 1970* SF Julie Heldman 6-4 3-6 8-6 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data
Apr 26, 1970* SF Billie Jean King 3-6 7-5 6-3 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
QF (4)
Apr 26, 1970* QF Virginia Wade 9-7 6-3 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
Apr 26, 1970* QF Patricia Walkden 7-9 6-4 6-1 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Apr 26, 1970* QF Billie Jean King 1-6 6-2 6-4 Helga Masthoff H2H Match data
Apr 26, 1970* QF Julie Heldman 6-1 6-3 Francoise Durr H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Apr 25, 1970* R16 Patricia Walkden 4-6 6-3 10-8 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1970* R16 Helga Masthoff 10-8 6-2 Judy Tegart H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1970* R16 Virginia Wade 8-6 6-2 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1970* R16 Rosie Casals 8-6 11-9 Lea Pericoli H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1970* R16 Francoise Durr 6-2 6-2 Maria Teresa Nasuelli H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1970* R16 Karen Krantzcke 6-3 8-6 Olga Morozova H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1970* R16 Billie Jean King 9-7 6-0 Christina Sandberg H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1970* R16 Julie Heldman 6-2 6-3 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Lea Pericoli 1-6 6-1 6-0 Marie Pinterova H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Patricia Walkden 6-4 7-5 Tory Ann Fretz H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Christina Sandberg 6-4 6-0 Evelyne Terras H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2 Graziella Perna H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Helen Gourlay 3-6 7-5 6-2 Suzana Gesteira H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Judy Tegart 6-2 6-4 Miroslava Holubova H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Julie Heldman 6-2 6-0 Maria Eugenia Guzman H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Karen Krantzcke 6-2 6-2 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Olga Morozova 6-0 7-5 Lucia Bassi H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Kerry Reid 6-3 6-1 Pamela Austin H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Maria Teresa Nasuelli 2-6 6-3 6-3 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Rosie Casals 6-3 6-2 Tiiu Kivi H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Francoise Durr 6-1 6-1 Helen Crooke H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Virginia Wade 6-2 6-1 Monica Giorgi H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Gail Sherriff 6-0 6-1 Madeleine Pegel H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1970* R32 Helga Masthoff 6-4 6-1 Nell Truman H2H Match data

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Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
2026 Clay Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 Coco Gauff H2H Match data
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2024 Clay Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-3 Aryna Sabalenka H2H Match data
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rome held?
Rome is held in Rome, Italy.
Who won the most recent Rome?
The 2026 Rome was won by Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2.
Who has won the most Rome titles?
Conchita Martínez has won 4 Rome titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first Rome played?
The first edition of Rome was held in 1930.
What surface is Rome played on?
Rome is played on clay courts.