WTA Melbourne 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Margaret Court won the 1970 Melbourne, defeating Kerry Reid 6-1 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia, from January 12 to January 18, 1970.

Champion
Margaret Court
def. Kerry Reid , 6-1 6-1
Dates
Jan 12 — Jan 18
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jan 18, 1970* F Margaret Court 6-1 6-1 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jan 17, 1970* SF Margaret Court 6-2 6-0 Karen Krantzcke H2H Match data
Jan 17, 1970* SF Kerry Reid 6-2 6-4 Judy Tegart H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jan 17, 1970* QF Margaret Court 6-4 6-2 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
Jan 17, 1970* QF Karen Krantzcke 2-6 6-2 6-1 Jan Lehane H2H Match data
Jan 17, 1970* QF Kerry Reid 6-4 9-7 Kerry Harris H2H Match data
Jan 17, 1970* QF Judy Tegart 6-4 6-1 Christina Sandberg H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Jan 16, 1970* R16 Judy Tegart 6-3 6-0 Marilyn Tesch H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1970* R16 Kerry Reid 6-2 6-0 Judith Gohl H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1970* R16 Jan Lehane 7-5 6-0 Janet Young H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1970* R16 Kerry Harris 6-3 6-0 Lita Liem H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1970* R16 Karen Krantzcke 6-3 6-3 Lany Kaligis H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1970* R16 Christina Sandberg 6-1 6-2 Sue Hole H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1970* R16 Winnie Shaw 8-6 6-1 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data
Jan 16, 1970* R16 Margaret Court 6-2 6-2 Lynne Nette H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Judith Gohl 6-2 5-7 6-0 Sally Irvine H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Lynne Nette 8-6 6-2 L Cameron H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Judy Tegart 6-3 6-1 Jo Anne Faull H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Lita Liem 6-2 6-1 Maureen Mccalman H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Margaret Court 6-1 6-2 Deidre Catt H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Janet Young 6-2 7-5 Adrienne Avis H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Marilyn Tesch 6-4 6-3 Helen Kayser H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Kerry Harris 6-3 6-1 Helen Sheedy H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Karen Krantzcke 6-2 3-6 7-5 Janine Whyte H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Christina Sandberg 6-1 6-3 Helen Amos H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Winnie Shaw 6-2 6-0 Julie Hunt H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Kerry Reid 6-1 6-0 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Jan Lehane 6-3 6-1 Judy Harris H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Cynthia Doerner 6-4 6-1 Kerry Wilkinson H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Lany Kaligis 6-2 6-1 Lynette Mansfield H2H Match data
Jan 15, 1970* R32 Sue Hole 6-1 6-3 Cheryl Norquay H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Evonne Goolagong 3
Margaret Court 3
Amanda Coetzer 1
Hana Mandlikova 1
Judy Tegart 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1993 Hard Amanda Coetzer 6-2 6-3 Naoko Sawamatsu H2H Match data
1985 Carpet Pam Shriver 6-4 6-4 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
1979 Grass Hana Mandlikova 6-3 6-2 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data
1977 Grass Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-1 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data
1976 Grass Margaret Court 6-2 6-2 Sue Barker H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melbourne held?
Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Melbourne?
The 1993 Melbourne was won by Amanda Coetzer 6-2 6-3.
Who has won the most Melbourne titles?
Evonne Goolagong has won 3 Melbourne titles, the most by any player.
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.