Where is Melbourne held?

Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.

Who won the most recent Melbourne?

The 1970 Melbourne was won by John Newcombe, who defeated Tony Roche 6-4 6-4 4-6 RET.

When was the first Melbourne played?

The first edition of Melbourne was held in 1970.

What surface is Melbourne played on?

Melbourne is played on grass courts.

ATP Melbourne 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

John Newcombe won the 1970 Melbourne, defeating Tony Roche 6-4 6-4 4-6 RET in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia, from January 10 to January 16, 1970. The match log contains 35 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion

John Newcombe

def. Tony Roche , 6-4 6-4 4-6 (ret.)

Dates

Jan 10 — Jan 16

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Results

Round of 64

John Newcombe

BYE

John Cooper (w/o)

Allan McDonald

Bob Lutz

BYE

Vladimir Zednik 6-3 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-1

Bob Giltinan

Dennis Ralston

BYE

Colin Stubs 12-10 7-5 8-6

Mathias Werren

Dick Crealy

BYE

Geoff Masters

BYE

Roger Taylor

BYE

Frank Sedgman

BYE

Ray Ruffels

BYE

Richard Russell

BYE

Tom Okker

BYE

Tony Hammond

BYE

Gerald Battrick

BYE

Phil Dent

BYE

Tony Roche

BYE

Ray Keldie

BYE

Jim Mcmanus

BYE

Bob Carmichael

BYE

TBD

John Alexander

BYE

Bernard Paul 6-4 6-4 6-0

Syd Ball

Arthur Ashe

BYE

Lenny Schloss 6-2 6-4 6-3

Alvin Gardiner

Tom Gorman

BYE

Ian Fletcher

BYE

Allan Stone

BYE

Jan Kukal

BYE

Mal Anderson

BYE

Nikola Pilic

BYE

Round of 32

John Newcombe 6-3 7-9 6-2 8-6

John Cooper

Bob Lutz 6-2 6-4 6-1

Vladimir Zednik

Dennis Ralston 12-10 6-3 8-6

Colin Stubs

Dick Crealy 6-3 6-3 10-8

Geoff Masters

Roger Taylor 9-7 3-6 9-7 6-3

Frank Sedgman

Ray Ruffels (w/o)

Richard Russell

Tom Okker 10-8 4-6 6-2 7-5

Tony Hammond

Gerald Battrick 0-6 6-4 13-11 6-3

Phil Dent

Tony Roche 7-5 7-5 6-1

Ray Keldie

Jim Mcmanus 6-3 6-4 6-3

Bob Carmichael

Stan Smith

BYE

John Alexander 3-6 6-3 10-8 8-6

Bernard Paul

Arthur Ashe 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-2

Lenny Schloss

Tom Gorman (w/o)

Ian Fletcher

Allan Stone 6-4 6-2 4-6 6-3

Jan Kukal

Mal Anderson 13-11 6-4 3-6 6-3

Nikola Pilic

Round of 16

John Newcombe 6-3 2-6 6-3

Bob Lutz

Dennis Ralston 6-2 6-4

Dick Crealy

Roger Taylor 6-4 6-4

Ray Ruffels

Tom Okker 9-7 12-10

Gerald Battrick

Tony Roche 6-1 6-2

Jim Mcmanus

Stan Smith 14-12 13-11

John Alexander

Arthur Ashe 6-4 6-2

Tom Gorman

Allan Stone (w/o)

Mal Anderson

Quarterfinals

John Newcombe 9-7 15-13 4-6 6-2

Dennis Ralston

Roger Taylor 3-6 4-6 7-5 6-1 19-17

Tom Okker

Tony Roche 3-6 16-14 6-1 8-10 6-4

Stan Smith

Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-3 6-2

Allan Stone

Semifinals

John Newcombe 6-3 6-2 7-5

Roger Taylor

Tony Roche 11-9 12-14 12-10 6-3

Arthur Ashe

Final

John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 4-6 (ret.)

Tony Roche

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Melbourne.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

John Newcombe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

John Newcombe 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

Allan McDonald 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Melbourne finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
John Newcombe	6-4 6-4 4-6 (ret.)	Tony Roche	H2H	Match data	1970	Grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melbourne held?: Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Melbourne?: The 1970 Melbourne was won by John Newcombe, who defeated Tony Roche 6-4 6-4 4-6 RET.
When was the first Melbourne played?: The first edition of Melbourne was held in 1970.
What surface is Melbourne played on?: Melbourne is played on grass courts.