WTA Rome 1969 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Julie Heldman won the 1969 Rome, defeating Kerry Reid 7-5 6-3 in the final. The WTA 1000 event was played on clay courts in Rome, Italy, from April 21 to April 27, 1969.

Champion
Julie Heldman
def. Kerry Reid , 7-5 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, 1969* F Julie Heldman 7-5 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
SF (2)
Apr 26, 1969* SF Kerry Reid 7-5 6-4 Francoise Durr H2H Match data
Apr 26, 1969* SF Julie Heldman 4-6 6-4 6-1 Ann Jones H2H Match data
QF (4)
Apr 26, 1969* QF Julie Heldman 3-6 6-4 6-1 Lesley Turner H2H Match data
Apr 26, 1969* QF Kerry Reid 6-3 6-0 Billie Jean King H2H Match data
Apr 26, 1969* QF Ann Jones 6-1 6-2 Lea Pericoli H2H Match data
Apr 26, 1969* QF Francoise Durr 6-4 7-5 Peaches Bartkowicz H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Apr 25, 1969* R16 Francoise Durr 6-4 6-4 Olga Morozova H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1969* R16 Peaches Bartkowicz 6-3 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1969* R16 Julie Heldman 6-2 6-1 Monique Salfati H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1969* R16 Lea Pericoli 6-2 6-1 Mary Ann Eisel H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1969* R16 Kerry Reid 1-6 6-4 6-2 Christine Truman H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1969* R16 Lesley Turner 6-1 6-3 Tiiu Kivi H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1969* R16 Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
Apr 25, 1969* R16 Ann Jones 7-5 6-1 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Peaches Bartkowicz 6-0 6-0 Monica Giorgi H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Patricia Walkden 3-6 7-5 6-1 Lucia Bassi H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Tiiu Kivi 7-5 6-4 Nell Truman H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Olga Morozova 6-3 6-0 Marilyn Aschner H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Lesley Turner 1-6 6-1 7-5 Vlasta Kodesova H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Francoise Durr 6-2 6-0 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Lea Pericoli 6-2 6-3 Frances Maclennan H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Monique Salfati 8-6 6-0 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Julie Heldman 6-0 6-1 Margaret Starr H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Karen Krantzcke 6-4 6-0 Paola Monami H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Kerry Reid 6-1 6-2 Graziella Perna H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Ann Jones 6-1 8-6 Eva Lundquist H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Mary Ann Eisel 6-2 6-3 Maria Eugenia Guzman H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Billie Jean King 6-0 6-2 Laura Rossouw H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Christine Truman 7-5 6-0 Christina Sandberg H2H Match data
Apr 24, 1969* R32 Virginia Wade 6-0 6-2 Alena Palmeova West H2H Match data

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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.