Virginia Wade defeated the defending champion

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in the final, 6–4, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1968 US Open. It was her first

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title. This was the first edition of the tournament to be open to amateurs and professionals, marking a period 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. #

''(Runner-up)'' # Ann Jones ''(semifinals)'' # Judy Tegart ''(quarterfinals)'' # Margaret Court ''(quarterfinals)'' # Maria Bueno ''(semifinals)'' # Virginia Wade ''(champion)'' # Mary-Ann Eisel ''(first round)'' #

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''(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 {{DEFAULTSORT:1968 US Open - Women's Singles US Open (tennis) by year – Women's singles Women's Singles US Open – Women's Singles US Open – Women's Singles