Where is South African Open held?

South African Open is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Who won the most recent South African Open?

The 1984 South African Open was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Andrea Jaeger 6-3 6-0.

Who has won the most South African Open titles?

Margaret Court has won 3 South African Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).

When was the first South African Open played?

The first edition of South African Open was held in 1891.

What surface is South African Open played on?

South African Open is played on hard courts.

WTA South African Open 1976 Draw, Results & Schedule

Brigette Cuypers won the 1976 South African Open, defeating Laura Dupont 6-7(7) 6-4 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 22 to November 28, 1976. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion

Brigette Cuypers

def. Laura Dupont , 6-7(7) 6-4 6-1

Dates

Nov 22 — Nov 28

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Results

Round of 32

Brigette Cuypers 6-3 3-6 6-1

Rowena Sanders

Ingrid Bentzer 7-6 0-6 6-3

Alison Mcmillan

Lesley Charles 6-2 7-6

Elizabeth Vlotman

Ilana Kloss 6-3 3-6 6-2

Lesley Hunt

Annette Van Zyl 6-3 6-4

Nathalie Fuchs

Brenda Kirk 6-1 6-3

Jackie Fayter

Glynis Coles 6-4 6-3

Sue Mappin

Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-4 0-6 7-5

Linky Boshoff

Laura Dupont 6-3 6-2

Marjorie Gengler

Wilma Smit 6-1 6-1

Marcie Louie

Tanya Harford 6-1 7-6

Yvonne Vermaak

Greer Stevens 7-5 6-3

Nicky Kruger

Heidi Eisterlehner 2-6 6-1 6-4

Betsy Nagelsen

Marise Kruger 6-3 6-3

Katja Ebbinghaus

Stephanie Tolleson 6-1 2-6 6-4

Sally Greer

Marianna Brummer 6-7 6-3 6-2

Cynthia Doerner

Round of 16

Brigette Cuypers 6-3 6-2

Ingrid Bentzer

Lesley Charles 7-6 7-5

Ilana Kloss

Annette Van Zyl 6-7 7-5 6-3

Brenda Kirk

Glynis Coles 7-6 6-4

Valerie Ziegenfuss

Laura Dupont 6-2 6-1

Wilma Smit

Tanya Harford 6-3 6-3

Greer Stevens

Heidi Eisterlehner 6-3 6-7 6-4

Marise Kruger

Stephanie Tolleson 6-3 6-2

Marianna Brummer

Quarterfinals

Brigette Cuypers 4-6 6-3 6-0

Lesley Charles

Annette Van Zyl 6-2 6-4

Glynis Coles

Laura Dupont 6-4 6-2

Tanya Harford

Heidi Eisterlehner 6-3 6-3

Stephanie Tolleson

Semifinals

Brigette Cuypers 4-6 6-3 6-3

Annette Van Zyl

Laura Dupont 6-0 6-1

Heidi Eisterlehner

Final

Brigette Cuypers 6-7(7) 6-4 6-1

Laura Dupont

Most Titles

Players with the most South African Open titles
Player	Titles
Margaret Court	3
Brigette Cuypers	2
Chris Evert	2

Recent Finals

Recent South African Open finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Chris Evert #2	6-3 6-0	Andrea Jaeger #8	H2H	Match data	1984	Hard
Kathy Horvath	7-6(4) 6-4	Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel	H2H	Match data	1981	Hard
Lesley Charles	7-5 6-4	Rene Uys	H2H	Match data	1980	Hard
Brigette Cuypers	7-6 6-2	Tanya Harford	H2H	Match data	1979	Hard
Linky Boshoff	6-4 6-1	Brigette Cuypers	H2H	Match data	1977	Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South African Open held?: South African Open is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who won the most recent South African Open?: The 1984 South African Open was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Andrea Jaeger 6-3 6-0.
Who has won the most South African Open titles?: Margaret Court has won 3 South African Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first South African Open played?: The first edition of South African Open was held in 1891.
What surface is South African Open played on?: South African Open is played on hard courts.