Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Kerry Harris 1 final
WTA Melbourne 1969 Draw & Results
CompletedMargaret Court won the 1969 Melbourne, defeating Kerry Harris 6-1 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 6–12 on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia.
Full tournament history →Dates
Jan 6 — Jan 12
Location
Melbourne, Australia
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
Round of 32
Margaret Court
6-2 6-0
Janet Young
6-3 6-2
Lesley Hunt
6-3 6-3
Brenda Jenkins
9-7 6-2
Kerry Reid
6-1 6-1
Janine Whyte
6-2 6-2
Lesley Turner
6-2 6-1
Helen Amos
6-0 6-1
Kerry Harris
4-6 8-6 6-4
Judy Tegart
6-3 6-3
Helen Gourlay
4-6 6-4 6-2
Evonne Goolagong
6-2 6-1
Karen Krantzcke
6-1 6-3
Gail Sherriff
6-1 6-3
Lynne Nette
2-6 6-1 8-6
Round of 16
Margaret Court
6-2 6-2
Lesley Hunt
8-6 6-3
Kerry Reid
6-2 6-1
Lesley Turner
6-2 6-2
Kerry Harris
4-6 6-3 6-4
Helen Gourlay
6-4 6-4
Karen Krantzcke
7-5 6-4
Gail Sherriff
6-4 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Margaret Court
6-2 6-2
Kerry Harris
6-3 11-9
Final
Margaret Court
6-1 6-4
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Melbourne.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Margaret Court 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Barbara Hawcroft 1 appearance
View the full Melbourne record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Court | 6-1 6-4 | Kerry Harris | H2H | Match data | 1969 | Grass |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Melbourne held?
- Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.
- Who won the most recent Melbourne?
- The 1969 Melbourne was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Kerry Harris 6-1 6-4.
- When was the first Melbourne played?
- The first edition of Melbourne was held in 1969.
- What surface is Melbourne played on?
- Melbourne is played on grass courts.