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

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]

Women's Singles
1927 U.S. National Championships
Champion Helen Wills
Runner-up Betty Nuthall[1]
Final score6–1, 6–4
Draw64

Draw

Final eight

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

References

  1. 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.
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