Where is Durban held?

Durban is held in Durban, South Africa.

Who won the most recent Durban?

The 1970 Durban was won by Bob Hewitt, who defeated Cliff Drysdale 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-3.

When was the first Durban played?

The first edition of Durban was held in 1970.

What surface is Durban played on?

Durban is played on hard courts.

ATP Durban 1970 Draw & Results

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Bob Hewitt won the 1970 Durban, defeating Cliff Drysdale 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played April 6–12 on hard courts in Durban, South Africa.

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Champion

Bob Hewitt

def. Cliff Drysdale , 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-3

Dates

Apr 6 — Apr 12

Location

Durban, South Africa

Results

Round of 64

Bob Hewitt

BYE

Rayno Seegers

BYE

TBD

Marty Riessen 6-0 6-2

Rauty Krog

Colin Dibley

BYE

Frew Mcmillan

BYE

Frank McDonald

BYE

TBD

Robert Maud

BYE

Derek Schroder

BYE

Raymond Moore 6-1 6-1

Richard Hawkes

Bill Freer

BYE

Cliff Drysdale 6-2 6-3

Julian Krinsky

Colin Rees

BYE

Pierre Barthes

BYE

Jackie Saul 6-4 6-2

Peter Doerner

Roger Taylor 11-9 7-5

Byron Bertram

David Phillips

BYE

Bill Bowrey 6-1 6-4

B Johnston

Graydon Garner

BYE

Mark Cox 6-4 6-3

Mel Baleson

Rohan Summers

BYE

Harald Elschenbroich 3-6 7-5 6-4

Nikola Pilic

Quentin Pretorius

BYE

Andrew Pattison

BYE

Ross Case

BYE

Tom Okker

BYE

Greg Perkins

BYE

Round of 32

Bob Hewitt 6-2 6-0

Rayno Seegers

Terry Ryan

BYE

Marty Riessen 8-6 6-3

Colin Dibley

Frew Mcmillan 6-1 2-6 6-3

Frank McDonald

TBD

Robert Maud 6-4 6-0

Derek Schroder

Raymond Moore 6-1 6-4

Bill Freer

Cliff Drysdale 6-4 6-4

Colin Rees

Pierre Barthes 6-4 6-4

Jackie Saul

Roger Taylor 6-4 6-0

David Phillips

Bill Bowrey 3-6 6-0 6-4

Graydon Garner

Mark Cox 6-1 6-2

Rohan Summers

Harald Elschenbroich 6-1 6-1

Quentin Pretorius

Andrew Pattison 7-5 6-3

Ross Case

Tom Okker 6-0 6-2

Greg Perkins

Round of 16

Bob Hewitt 6-2 6-2

Terry Ryan

Marty Riessen 6-0 4-6 6-2

Frew Mcmillan

Richard Gonzalez

BYE

Robert Maud 3-6 6-3 6-1

Raymond Moore

Cliff Drysdale 7-9 6-3 9-7

Pierre Barthes

Roger Taylor 6-2 6-4

Bill Bowrey

Mark Cox 6-4 6-3

Harald Elschenbroich

Andrew Pattison 6-4 0-1 (ret.)

Tom Okker

Quarterfinals

Bob Hewitt 7-5 6-4 6-1

Marty Riessen

Richard Gonzalez 6-4 6-4 1-6 6-4

Robert Maud

Cliff Drysdale 6-3 6-3 2-6 7-5

Roger Taylor

Mark Cox 4-6 6-4 6-4 11-9

Andrew Pattison

Semifinals

Bob Hewitt 3-6 6-4 6-1 6-0

Richard Gonzalez

Cliff Drysdale 4-6 6-2 8-6 6-4

Mark Cox

Final

Bob Hewitt 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-3

Cliff Drysdale

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Durban.

Most Finals

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

Bob Hewitt 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.

Bob Hewitt 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

Alvin Gardiner 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 Durban finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Bob Hewitt	6-4 3-6 6-4 6-3	Cliff Drysdale	H2H	Match data	1970	Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Durban held?: Durban is held in Durban, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Durban?: The 1970 Durban was won by Bob Hewitt, who defeated Cliff Drysdale 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-3.
When was the first Durban played?: The first edition of Durban was held in 1970.
What surface is Durban played on?: Durban is played on hard courts.