1927 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

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Women's singles
1927 U.S. National Championships
Final
ChampionUnited States Helen Wills
Runner-upUnited Kingdom Betty Nuthall[1]
Score6–1, 6–4
Details
Draw64
Events
Singles men women
Doubles men women
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First-seeded Helen Wills defeated Betty Nuthall 6–1, 6–4 in the final to win the Women's Singles tennis title at the 1927 U.S. National Championships. The event was held at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills, New York City. It was Will's fourth U.S. National singles title, equaling the record set by Molla Bjurstedt.[1] She won the title without losing a set and only lost 18 games in her six matches.[2]

Draw

Final eight

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
               
United States Helen Wills 6 6
Netherlands Kea Bouman 1 2
1 United States Helen Wills 6 6
4 United States Helen Jacobs 0 2
United States Helen Jacobs 6 8 6
United States Edna Hauselt Roeser 8 6 2
1 United States Helen Wills 6 6
3 United Kingdom Betty Nuthall 1 4
United States Molla Mallory 3 6 4
United States Charlotte Chapin 6 1 6
United States Charlotte Chapin 1 6 3
United Kingdom Betty Nuthall 6 4 6
United States Eleanor Goss 6 5 2
United Kingdom Betty Nuthall 4 7 6

References

  1. ^ a b Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York City]: New Chapter Press. p. 469. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  2. ^ Wright, Irvin C., ed. (1928). Wright and Ditson Official Lawn Tennis Guide. Boston: Wright & Ditson. pp. 27, 29.