Where is Melbourne held?

Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.

Who won the most recent Melbourne?

The 1985 Melbourne was won by Pam Shriver, who defeated Kathy Jordan 6-4 6-4.

When was the first Melbourne played?

The first edition of Melbourne was held in 1985.

What surface is Melbourne played on?

Melbourne is played on carpet courts.

WTA Melbourne 1985 Draw & Results

Completed

Pam Shriver won the 1985 Melbourne, defeating Kathy Jordan 6-4 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played May 13–19 on carpet courts in Melbourne, Australia.

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Champion

Pam Shriver

def. Kathy Jordan , 6-4 6-4

Dates

May 13 — May 19

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Results

Round of 32

Pam Shriver #6 4-6 6-1 6-0

Csilla Cserepy

Terry Holladay 4-6 7-5 6-3

Sophie Amiach #74

Ann Henricksson 7-6 7-5

Tina Mochizuki

Lisa Spain Short 6-4 7-6

Anna Maria Fernandez

Annabel Croft 6-2 6-3

Micki Schillig

Heather Ludloff 7-6 6-1

Carol Watson

Amanda Brown 7-5 6-3

Jenny Byrne #154

Sara Gomer 4-6 7-5 6-1

Liz Smylie #35

Kathy Jordan 6-1 6-3

Janine Tremelling

Robin White #44 3-6 6-2 6-0

Anne Hobbs

Sharon Walsh Pete 7-6 6-4

Yvonne Vermaak

Barbara Gerken 6-2 6-4

Amanda Tobin

Barbara Potter 3-6 6-3 7-6

Dianne Fromholtz

Lea Antonoplis 6-3 7-6

Nicole Bradtke

Rosalyn Fairbank #36 6-1 6-3

Susan Leo

Colleen Carney 7-5 6-0

Kathleen Cummings

Round of 16

Pam Shriver #6 4-6 7-6 7-6

Terry Holladay

Ann Henricksson 7-5 6-4

Lisa Spain Short

Annabel Croft 5-7 6-2 6-2

Heather Ludloff

Amanda Brown 6-2 4-6 6-3

Sara Gomer

Kathy Jordan 6-1 1-6 6-3

Robin White #44

Sharon Walsh Pete 4-6 7-6 7-6

Barbara Gerken

Barbara Potter 5-7 7-3 6-3

Lea Antonoplis

Rosalyn Fairbank #36 6-1 6-1

Colleen Carney

Quarterfinals

Pam Shriver #6 6-3 6-7 6-4

Ann Henricksson

Annabel Croft 6-4 6-3

Amanda Brown

Kathy Jordan 6-2 6-4

Sharon Walsh Pete

Barbara Potter 6-2 6-3

Rosalyn Fairbank #36

Semifinals

Pam Shriver #6 7-6 6-2

Annabel Croft

Kathy Jordan 7-5 6-3

Barbara Potter

Final

Pam Shriver #6 6-4 6-4

Kathy Jordan

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Melbourne.

Most Finals

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

Kathy Jordan 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Pam Shriver 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

Amanda Brown 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
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Pam Shriver #6	6-4 6-4	Kathy Jordan	H2H	Match data	1985	Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melbourne held?: Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Melbourne?: The 1985 Melbourne was won by Pam Shriver, who defeated Kathy Jordan 6-4 6-4.
When was the first Melbourne played?: The first edition of Melbourne was held in 1985.
What surface is Melbourne played on?: Melbourne is played on carpet courts.