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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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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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. 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.