ATP Australian Round Robin 1970 Draw & Results

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Tony Roche won the 1970 Australian Round Robin, defeating John Newcombe 5-7 7-5 7-5 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played January 4–10 on grass courts in Australian Round Robin, Australia.

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Champion
Tony Roche
def. John Newcombe , 5-7 7-5 7-5
Dates
Jan 4 — Jan 10
Location
Australian Round Robin, Australia
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

10 recorded singles results

Australian Round Robin 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Tony Roche 5-7 7-5 7-5 John Newcombe H2H Match data Jan 10, 1970* F
RR (9)
Tom Okker 7-5 3-6 6-3 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Jan 4, 1970 RR
Nikola Pilic 13-11 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Jan 4, 1970 RR
John Newcombe 6-2 6-3 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data Jan 4, 1970 RR
John Newcombe 10-8 Tom Okker H2H Match data Jan 4, 1970 RR
John Newcombe 6-4 3-6 6-2 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Jan 4, 1970 RR
Tony Roche 8-6 6-3 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Jan 4, 1970 RR
Nikola Pilic 6-3 6-4 Tom Okker H2H Match data Jan 4, 1970 RR Upset: winner had a 19 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Tony Roche 6-4 6-1 Tom Okker H2H Match data Jan 4, 1970 RR
Tony Roche 3-6 6-3 6-4 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data Jan 4, 1970 RR

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Australian Round Robin.

Most Finals

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

  1. John Newcombe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Tony Roche 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. John Newcombe 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 Australian Round Robin finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Tony Roche 5-7 7-5 7-5 John Newcombe H2H Match data 1970 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Australian Round Robin held?
Australian Round Robin is held in Australian Round Robin, Australia.
Who won the most recent Australian Round Robin?
The 1970 Australian Round Robin was won by Tony Roche, who defeated John Newcombe 5-7 7-5 7-5.
When was the first Australian Round Robin played?
The first edition of Australian Round Robin was held in 1970.
What surface is Australian Round Robin played on?
Australian Round Robin is played on grass courts.