WTA Melbourne 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

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. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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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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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Melbourne 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Margaret Court 6-1 6-1 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Jan 18, 1970* F
SF (2)
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 Jan 17, 1970* SF
QF (4)
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 Jan 17, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
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 Jan 16, 1970* R16
R32 (16)
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 Jan 15, 1970* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Melbourne.

Most Finals

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

  1. Kerry Reid 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. Adrienne Avis 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 6-1 6-1 Kerry Reid H2H Match data 1970 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1970

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melbourne held?
Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Melbourne?
The 1970 Melbourne was won by Margaret Court, who defeated Kerry Reid 6-1 6-1.
When was the first Melbourne played?
The first edition of Melbourne was held in 1970.
What surface is Melbourne played on?
Melbourne is played on grass courts.