Melbourne tournament history

Explore the recorded Melbourne final from 1970. Open an edition for its draw and match results.

Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Recorded outcomes
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First recorded
1970
Latest recorded
1970
Latest champion

Record Book

Career Leaders

Champion Records

Youngest & Oldest Champions

Age at the start of the tournament.

  1. John Newcombe 25.6 years
    Youngest · 1970
  2. John Newcombe 25.6 years
    Oldest · 1970

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Tournament Outcomes by Season

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataCategorySurface
1970 John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 4-6 (ret.) Tony Roche H2H Match data ATP 250 Grass

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melbourne held?
Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who is the latest recorded Melbourne winner?
The 1970 Melbourne was won by John Newcombe, who defeated Tony Roche 6-4 6-4 4-6 RET.
What is the earliest recorded Melbourne edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Melbourne in TennisDB is 1970.
What surface is Melbourne played on?
Melbourne is played on grass courts.