ATP Wembley 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

Marty Riessen won the 1970 Wembley, defeating Ken Rosewall 6-4 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in Wembley, United Kingdom, from March 4 to March 10, 1970. The match log contains 15 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Ken Rosewall , 6-4 6-2
Dates
Mar 4 — Mar 10
Location
Wembley, United Kingdom
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Wembley 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Marty Riessen 6-4 6-2 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data Mar 10, 1970* F
SF (2)
Ken Rosewall 6-2 6-3 Earl Butch Buchholz H2H Match data Mar 9, 1970* SF
Marty Riessen 9-7 6-3 Tom Okker H2H Match data Mar 9, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Ken Rosewall 10-8 9-7 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data Mar 9, 1970* QF
Marty Riessen 25-27 8-6 7-5 Mark Cox H2H Match data Mar 9, 1970* QF
Tom Okker 6-3 6-2 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data Mar 9, 1970* QF
Earl Butch Buchholz 2-6 10-8 11-9 Ismail El Shafei Match data Mar 9, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Ismail El Shafei 6-3 6-3 Rod Laver Match data Mar 8, 1970* R16 Upset: winner had a 8 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Marty Riessen 3-6 14-12 6-3 John Newcombe H2H Match data Mar 8, 1970* R16
Cliff Drysdale 6-4 6-4 Graham Stilwell H2H Match data Mar 8, 1970* R16
Earl Butch Buchholz 8-6 3-6 6-1 Fred Stolle H2H Match data Mar 8, 1970* R16
Ken Rosewall 10-12 8-6 10-8 Dennis Ralston H2H Match data Mar 8, 1970* R16
Tom Okker 6-4 8-6 Raymond Moore H2H Match data Mar 8, 1970* R16
Nikola Pilic 7-9 16-14 6-3 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Mar 8, 1970* R16
Mark Cox 4-6 6-2 6-3 Owen Davidson H2H Match data Mar 8, 1970* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Wembley.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 4 players share this record.

  1. Cliff Richey 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Ken Rosewall 6 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Andres Gimeno 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Wembley finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Marty Riessen 6-4 6-2 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data 1970 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wembley held?
Wembley is held in Wembley, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Wembley?
The 1970 Wembley was won by Marty Riessen, who defeated Ken Rosewall 6-4 6-2.
When was the first Wembley played?
The first edition of Wembley was held in 1970.
What surface is Wembley played on?
Wembley is played on carpet courts.