1969 US Open – Women's singles

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Margaret Court defeated Nancy Richey in the final, 6–2, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1969 US Open. It was her third US singles title and 16th singles major overall. Court did not lose a set during the tournament. She would go on to win the next five majors, setting the record for most consecutive major titles in the Open Era at six.

Virginia Wade was the defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Court.

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below. Margaret Court is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.

  1. Template:Flagicon Ann Haydon-Jones (withdrew from the tournament before it began)
  2. Template:Flagicon Margaret Court (champion)
  3. Template:Flagicon Billie Jean King (quarterfinals)
  4. Template:Flagicon Julie Heldman (quarterfinals)
  5. Template:Flagicon Virginia Wade (semifinals)
  6. Template:Flagicon Nancy Richey (finalist)
  7. Template:Flagicon Rosie Casals (semifinals)
  8. Template:Flagicon Kerry Melville (first round)

Draw

Key

Final eight

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Earlier rounds

Section 1

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Section 2

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Section 3

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Section 4

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External links

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