WTA Nelson 1970 Draw & Results

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Alice Tym won the 1970 Nelson, defeating Beverley Vercoe 4-6 6-2 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played December 29, 1969–January 4, 1970 on grass courts in Nelson.

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Champion
Alice Tym
def. Beverley Vercoe , 4-6 6-2 6-1
Dates
Dec 29 — Jan 4
Location
Nelson
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Semifinals

Alice Tym 6-4 6-2
Shirley Collins
Beverley Vercoe 5-7 6-4 6-3
Marilyn Pryde

Final

Alice Tym 4-6 6-2 6-1
Beverley Vercoe

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Nelson.

Most Finals

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

  1. Alice Tym 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Alice Tym 2 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 4 players share this record.

  1. Alice Tym 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 Nelson finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Alice Tym 4-6 6-2 6-1 Beverley Vercoe H2H Match data 1970 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nelson held?
Nelson is held in Nelson.
Who won the most recent Nelson?
The 1970 Nelson was won by Alice Tym, who defeated Beverley Vercoe 4-6 6-2 6-1.
When was the first Nelson played?
The first edition of Nelson was held in 1970.
What surface is Nelson played on?
Nelson is played on grass courts.