Where is Newport held?

Newport is held in Newport, United States.

Who won the most recent Newport?

The 1970 Newport was won by Ken Rosewall, who defeated John Newcombe 6-4 6-4.

When was the first Newport played?

The first edition of Newport was held in 1970.

What surface is Newport played on?

Newport is played on grass courts.

ATP Newport 1970 Draw & Results

Completed

Ken Rosewall won the 1970 Newport, defeating John Newcombe 6-4 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played July 5–11 on grass courts in Newport, United States.

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Champion

Ken Rosewall

def. John Newcombe , 6-4 6-4

Dates

Jul 5 — Jul 11

Location

Newport, United States

Results

32 recorded singles results

Newport 1970 match log
Winner	Score	Loser	H2H	Match Data	Date	Round
F (1)
Ken Rosewall	6-4 6-4	John Newcombe	H2H	Match data	Jul 11, 1970*	F
SF (2)
Ken Rosewall	6-0 6-3	Owen Davidson	H2H	Match data	Jul 10, 1970*	SF
John Newcombe	6-3 6-3	Nikola Pilic	H2H	Match data	Jul 10, 1970*	SF
QF (4)
Owen Davidson	6-3 8-6	Roger Taylor	H2H	Match data	Jul 10, 1970*	QF
Nikola Pilic	6-1 2-6 6-4	Cliff Drysdale	H2H	Match data	Jul 10, 1970*	QF
Ken Rosewall	10-8 9-7	Mark Cox	H2H	Match data	Jul 10, 1970*	QF
John Newcombe	9-7 6-3	Gerald Battrick	H2H	Match data	Jul 10, 1970*	QF
R16 (8)
Nikola Pilic	6-1 6-3	Peter Curtis	H2H	Match data	Jul 9, 1970*	R16
Mark Cox	6-0 6-3	Keith Diepraam	—	Match data	Jul 9, 1970*	R16
Cliff Drysdale	6-1 6-3	Stephen Warboys	H2H	Match data	Jul 9, 1970*	R16
John Newcombe	6-3 6-4	Terry Ryan	—	Match data	Jul 9, 1970*	R16
Gerald Battrick	6-3 6-1	John De Mendoza	—	Match data	Jul 9, 1970*	R16
Owen Davidson	6-3 6-3	Robert Maud	H2H	Match data	Jul 9, 1970*	R16
Roger Taylor	6-1 6-2	John Barrett	—	Match data	Jul 9, 1970*	R16
Ken Rosewall	4-6 6-2 6-2	Byron Bertram	H2H	Match data	Jul 9, 1970*	R16
R32 (12)
Ken Rosewall	6-0 6-0	A Fine	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Gerald Battrick	6-2 6-2	A G Barker	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Mark Cox	7-5 7-5	A J Gould	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Stephen Warboys	6-2 6-2	S Joseph	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Roger Taylor	6-4 6-4	John Williams	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Robert Maud	6-0 6-1	P Scott	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Peter Curtis	6-1 6-2	R Walker	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
John Newcombe	6-1 6-0	R P Tuck	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Cliff Drysdale	6-1 6-2	R W Davies	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Byron Bertram	6-0 6-2	B Morgan	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Nikola Pilic	6-4 6-3	C J Bendall	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
Owen Davidson	6-2 6-2	P Mortoire	—	Match data	Jul 8, 1970*	R32
R64 (5)
A J Gould	6-2 6-1	J C Edwards	—	Match data	Jul 7, 1970*	R64
Stephen Warboys	8-6 6-4	B L Jones	—	Match data	Jul 7, 1970*	R64
Owen Davidson	6-4 6-4	Ken Weatherley	—	Match data	Jul 7, 1970*	R64
Robert Maud	6-4 6-4	Kim Warwick	H2H	Match data	Jul 7, 1970*	R64
John Williams	6-3 6-1	Mike Collins	—	Match data	Jul 7, 1970*	R64

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Newport.

Most Finals

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

John Newcombe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Ken Rosewall 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

A Fine 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 Newport finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Ken Rosewall	6-4 6-4	John Newcombe	H2H	Match data	1970	Grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newport held?: Newport is held in Newport, United States.
Who won the most recent Newport?: The 1970 Newport was won by Ken Rosewall, who defeated John Newcombe 6-4 6-4.
When was the first Newport played?: The first edition of Newport was held in 1970.
What surface is Newport played on?: Newport is played on grass courts.