WTA Norwich 1972 Draw & Results

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Wendy Turnbull won the 1972 Norwich, defeating Lesley Charles 9-8 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 24–30 on clay courts in Norwich, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Wendy Turnbull
def. Lesley Charles , 9-8 6-4
Dates
Apr 24 — Apr 30
Location
Norwich, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Results

Match type

18 recorded singles results

Norwich 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Wendy Turnbull 9-8 6-4 Lesley Charles H2H Match data Apr 30, 1972* F
SF (2)
Lesley Charles 6-4 6-1 Andree Martin H2H Match data Apr 29, 1972* SF
Wendy Turnbull 6-4 6-2 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Apr 29, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Veronica Burton 8-6 6-3 Patricia Coleman H2H Match data Apr 29, 1972* QF
Lesley Charles 6-0 6-3 Vicki Lancaster Kerr H2H Match data Apr 29, 1972* QF
Wendy Turnbull 6-2 6-1 Barbara Hawcroft H2H Match data Apr 29, 1972* QF
Andree Martin 6-1 4-4 (ret.) Sannie Gouws H2H Match data Apr 29, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Barbara Hawcroft 6-3 6-3 Judy Chaloner H2H Match data Apr 28, 1972* R16
Lesley Charles 8-6 4-6 6-3 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Apr 28, 1972* R16
Andree Martin 6-1 6-3 Lyn Montgomery H2H Match data Apr 28, 1972* R16
Vicki Lancaster Kerr 6-1 7-9 6-2 Wendy Slaughter H2H Match data Apr 28, 1972* R16
Sannie Gouws 6-4 6-1 Lindsay Blachford H2H Match data Apr 28, 1972* R16
Patricia Coleman 6-1 9-7 Patricia Billing H2H Match data Apr 28, 1972* R16
Wendy Turnbull 2-6 6-0 6-1 Cherry Panton H2H Match data Apr 28, 1972* R16
Veronica Burton 6-2 6-3 Janine Whyte H2H Match data Apr 28, 1972* R16
R32 (3)
Patricia Coleman 7-5 6-2 Lesley Wellerman H2H Match data Apr 27, 1972* R32
Lindsay Blachford 6-1 6-1 Beverley Vercoe H2H Match data Apr 27, 1972* R32
Vicki Lancaster Kerr 6-2 6-1 Sue Hole H2H Match data Apr 27, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Norwich.

Most Finals

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

  1. Lesley Charles 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Wendy Turnbull 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Andree Martin 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 Norwich finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Wendy Turnbull 9-8 6-4 Lesley Charles H2H Match data 1972 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Norwich held?
Norwich is held in Norwich, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Norwich?
The 1972 Norwich was won by Wendy Turnbull, who defeated Lesley Charles 9-8 6-4.
When was the first Norwich played?
The first edition of Norwich was held in 1972.
What surface is Norwich played on?
Norwich is played on clay courts.