WTA ASB Classic 1970 Draw & Results

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Ann Jones won the 1970 ASB Classic, defeating Kerry Reid 0-6 6-4 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 28–February 3 on grass courts in Auckland, New Zealand.

The ASB Classic is the shared ATP and WTA tournament identity used for the long-running Auckland event at the ASB Tennis Centre.

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Champion
def. Kerry Reid , 0-6 6-4 6-1
Dates
Jan 28 — Feb 3
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Category
WTA 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

15 recorded singles results

ASB Classic 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Ann Jones DEF 0-6 6-4 6-1 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Feb 3, 1970* F
SF (2)
Kerry Reid 7-5 2-6 6-0 Margaret Court H2H Match data Feb 2, 1970* SF Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Ann Jones DEF 3-6 6-2 6-4 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data Feb 2, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Kerry Reid 6-2 6-4 Christina Sandberg H2H Match data Feb 2, 1970* QF
Karen Krantzcke 0-6 6-4 6-3 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data Feb 2, 1970* QF
Margaret Court 6-0 6-2 Alice Tym H2H Match data Feb 2, 1970* QF
Ann Jones DEF 6-0 6-0 Robyn Legge H2H Match data Feb 2, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Christina Sandberg 8-6 8-6 Shirley Collins H2H Match data Feb 1, 1970* R16
Margaret Court 6-1 6-0 Elaine Stephan H2H Match data Feb 1, 1970* R16
Kerry Reid 6-1 6-4 Stephanie Bardsley H2H Match data Feb 1, 1970* R16
Ann Jones DEF 6-2 6-1 Cecilie Fleming H2H Match data Feb 1, 1970* R16
Karen Krantzcke 6-4 6-1 Jill Fraser H2H Match data Feb 1, 1970* R16
Robyn Legge 6-3 6-1 Frances Maclennan H2H Match data Feb 1, 1970* R16
Winnie Shaw 6-2 6-1 Beverley Vercoe H2H Match data Feb 1, 1970* R16
Alice Tym 4-6 6-2 6-4 Ruia Morrison H2H Match data Feb 1, 1970* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for ASB Classic.

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles. 5 players share this record.

  1. Ann Jones 2 titles

Most Finals

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

  1. Julia Goerges 3 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Julia Goerges 27 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. Marina Erakovic 12 appearances

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

Recent Finals

Recent ASB Classic finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Elina Svitolina #14 6-3 7-6(6) Xinyu Wang #57 H2H Match data 2026 Hard
Clara Tauson #50 4-6 (ret.) Naomi Osaka #57 H2H Match data 2025 Hard
Coco Gauff #3 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 Elina Svitolina #25 H2H Match data 2024 Hard
Coco Gauff #7 6-1 6-1 Rebeka Masarova #130 H2H Match data 2023 Hard
Serena Williams #10 6-3 6-4 Jessica Pegula #82 H2H Match data 2020 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASB Classic held?
ASB Classic is held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Who is the latest recorded ASB Classic winner?
The 2026 ASB Classic was won by Elina Svitolina, who defeated Xinyu Wang 6-3 7-6(6).
Who has won the most ASB Classic titles?
Ann Jones, Coco Gauff, and others are tied for the most ASB Classic titles, with 2 each.
When was the first ASB Classic played?
The first edition of ASB Classic was held in 1986.
What surface is ASB Classic played on?
ASB Classic is played on grass courts.