Virginia Wade defeated defending champion Billie Jean King in the final, 6–4, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1968 US Open. It was her first major singles title. This was the first edition of the US Open to be open to professional players, marking a period in tennis history known as the Open Era.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Virginia Wade is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Billie Jean King (Runner-up) Ann Jones (semifinals) Judy Tegart (quarterfinals) Margaret Court (quarterfinals) Maria Bueno (semifinals) Virginia Wade (champion) Mary-Ann Eisel (first round) Kristy Pigeon (second round)
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Finals
Earlier rounds
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
External links 1968 US Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation