Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Francoise Durr 1 final
WTA Long Beach 1972 Draw & Results
CompletedRosie Casals won the 1972 Long Beach, defeating Francoise Durr 6-2 6-7(4) 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 19–25 on carpet courts in Long Beach.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jan 19 — Jan 25
Location
Long Beach
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 16
Rosie Casals
4-6 6-1 6-0
Wendy Overton
6-1 6-2
Kerry Reid
6-2 6-3
Virginia Wade
6-2 6-3
Francoise Durr
6-0 6-4
Julie Heldman
6-2 7-5
Billie Jean King
6-1 6-2
Helen Gourlay
6-0 6-3
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Rosie Casals
6-4 6-4
Francoise Durr
6-3 6-0
Final
Rosie Casals
6-2 6-7(4) 6-3
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Long Beach.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Rosie Casals 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Barbara Downs 1 appearance
View the full Long Beach record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Casals | 6-2 6-7(4) 6-3 | Francoise Durr | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Long Beach held?
- Long Beach is held in Long Beach.
- Who is the latest recorded Long Beach winner?
- The 1972 Long Beach was won by Rosie Casals, who defeated Francoise Durr 6-2 6-7(4) 6-3.
- What is the earliest recorded Long Beach edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Long Beach in TennisDB is 1972.
- What surface is Long Beach played on?
- Long Beach is played on carpet courts.