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WTA Melbourne 1970 Draw & Results
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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 January 12–18 on grass courts in Melbourne, Australia.
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Location
Melbourne,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
31 recorded singles results
Melbourne 1970 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Margaret Court 6-1 6-1 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Jan 18, 1970* F 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 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 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 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
The leading Open Era records for Melbourne.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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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.