WTA Melbourne 1976 Draw & Results

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Margaret Court won the 1976 Melbourne, defeating Sue Barker 6-2 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played December 7–13 on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia.

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Champion
Margaret Court
def. Sue Barker , 6-2 6-2
Dates
Dec 7 — Dec 13
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

Match type

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Melbourne.

Most Finals

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

  1. Margaret Court 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Margaret Court 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 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 Melbourne finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Margaret Court 6-2 6-2 Sue Barker H2H Match data 1976 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1976

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melbourne held?
Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Melbourne?
The 1976 Melbourne was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Sue Barker 6-2 6-2.
When was the first Melbourne played?
The first edition of Melbourne was held in 1976.
What surface is Melbourne played on?
Melbourne is played on grass courts.