WTA West Kirby 1972 Draw & Results

Results archive

Evonne Goolagong and Betty Stove shared the West Kirby singles title after the final was not played. The 1972 West Kirby was a WTA 250 tournament played July 17–23 on grass courts in West Kirby, United Kingdom.

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Dates
Jul 17 — Jul 23
Location
West Kirby, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
—

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

30 recorded singles results

West Kirby 1972 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
SF (2)
Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-4 Patricia Walkden H2H Match data Jul 22, 1972* SF
Betty Stove 6-4 6-2 Brenda Kirk H2H Match data Jul 22, 1972* SF
QF (4)
Patricia Walkden 6-1 6-4 Lindsay Blachford H2H Match data Jul 22, 1972* QF
Brenda Kirk 8-6 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Jul 22, 1972* QF Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Evonne Goolagong 6-2 6-2 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Jul 22, 1972* QF
Betty Stove 4-6 8-6 6-4 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Jul 22, 1972* QF
R16 (8)
Lindsay Blachford 7-5 4-6 6-3 Patti Hogan H2H Match data Jul 21, 1972* R16 Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Virginia Wade 6-4 6-3 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data Jul 21, 1972* R16
Evonne Goolagong 6-0 6-1 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Jul 21, 1972* R16
Betty Stove 8-6 6-2 Daphne Pattison H2H Match data Jul 21, 1972* R16
Helen Gourlay 6-2 6-0 Vicki Lancaster Kerr H2H Match data Jul 21, 1972* R16
Patricia Walkden 7-5 6-4 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Jul 21, 1972* R16
Karen Krantzcke 6-3 8-6 Julie Heldman H2H Match data Jul 21, 1972* R16
Brenda Kirk 2-6 6-3 3-0 (ret.) Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jul 21, 1972* R16
R32 (16)
Karen Krantzcke (w/o) Tam Oshaughnessy H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Cynthia Doerner 6-4 6-4 Pamela Austin H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Brenda Kirk 6-4 6-3 Alex Cowie H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Wendy Gilchrist 6-0 6-2 Margaret Cooper H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Betty Stove 6-2 6-3 Carole Graebner H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Vicki Lancaster Kerr (w/o) Wendy Appleby H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-1 6-2 Fay Toyne H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Helen Gourlay 6-2 6-2 Rita Bentley H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Lindsay Blachford 6-3 4-6 8-6 Cecilia Martinez H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Julie Heldman 6-0 6-1 Susan Prysor Jones H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Patti Hogan 6-2 6-2 Esme Laing H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-0 Penny Moor H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Patricia Walkden 6-2 6-1 Belinda Thompson H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-1 Ilana Kloss H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Judy Tegart 6-0 6-1 Lesley Boardman H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32
Daphne Pattison 6-3 1-6 6-3 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Jul 20, 1972* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for West Kirby.

Most Finals

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

  1. Betty Stove 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.

  1. Betty Stove 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alex Cowie 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 West Kirby finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Evonne Goolagong — — — — 1972 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1972

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is West Kirby held?
West Kirby is held in West Kirby, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent West Kirby?
The 1972 West Kirby was won by Evonne Goolagong.
When was the first West Kirby played?
The first edition of West Kirby was held in 1972.
What surface is West Kirby played on?
West Kirby is played on grass courts.