WTA Australian Open 1969 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Margaret Court won the 1969 Australian Open, defeating Billie Jean King 6-4 6-1 in the final. The Grand Slam was played on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia, from January 20 to February 3, 1969.

Champion
Margaret Court
def. Billie Jean King , 6-4 6-1
Dates
Jan 20 — Feb 3
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Category
Grand Slam
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Feb 3, 1969* F Margaret Court 6-4 6-1 Billie Jean King H2H Match data
SF (2)
Feb 2, 1969* SF Billie Jean King 4-6 6-2 6-3 Ann Jones H2H Match data
Feb 2, 1969* SF Margaret Court 3-6 6-2 7-5 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jan 31, 1969* QF Ann Jones 6-3 6-1 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data
Jan 31, 1969* QF Margaret Court 6-4 6-1 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Jan 31, 1969* QF Kerry Reid 6-3 4-6 6-4 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data
Jan 31, 1969* QF Billie Jean King 11-9 7-5 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Jan 29, 1969* R16 Ann Jones 9-7 6-1 Kerry Harris H2H Match data
Jan 29, 1969* R16 Kerry Reid 6-1 6-1 Margaret Starr H2H Match data
Jan 29, 1969* R16 Karen Krantzcke 6-0 6-1 Helen Sheedy H2H Match data
Jan 29, 1969* R16 Lesley Hunt (w/o) Lesley Turner H2H Match data
Jan 29, 1969* R16 Helen Gourlay 4-6 6-4 6-0 Francoise Durr H2H Match data
Jan 29, 1969* R16 Rosie Casals 6-3 6-3 Janet Young H2H Match data
Jan 29, 1969* R16 Margaret Court 6-0 6-2 Helen Amos H2H Match data
Jan 29, 1969* R16 Billie Jean King 6-3 6-1 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Lesley Hunt 6-2 6-2 Janine Whyte H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Ann Jones 6-0 6-2 Patricia Edwards H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Francoise Durr 7-5 7-5 Helen Rush H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Billie Jean King 6-1 6-3 Frances Luff H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-1 Helen Kayser H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Kerry Harris 6-3 6-4 Barbara Hawcroft H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Margaret Starr 6-4 6-2 Kerryl Chute H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Helen Amos 6-3 4-6 7-5 Pamela Brand H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Helen Sheedy 7-5 6-2 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Rosie Casals 4-6 6-2 6-2 Gail Sherriff H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Karen Krantzcke 6-1 6-2 Lexie Kenny H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Margaret Court 6-0 6-0 Judith Dibar H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Kerry Reid 6-2 6-4 Lita Liem H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Helen Gourlay 2-6 7-5 6-3 Judy Tegart H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Janet Young 6-2 6-1 Kerry Wilkinson H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1969* R32 Lesley Turner 6-3 7-5 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Serena Williams 7
Evonne Goolagong 4
Margaret Court 4
Monica Seles 4
Steffi Graf 4

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SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Australian Open held?
Australian Open is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Australian Open?
The 2026 Australian Open was won by Elena Rybakina 6-4 4-6 6-4.
Who has won the most Australian Open titles?
Serena Williams has won 7 Australian Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first Australian Open played?
The first edition of Australian Open was held in 1905. The first women's singles edition was held in 1922.
What surface is Australian Open played on?
Australian Open is played on grass courts.