Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Evonne Goolagong 1 final
WTA Melbourne 1972 Draw, Results & Schedule
Evonne Goolagong won the 1972 Melbourne, defeating Patricia Coleman 6-7 6-2 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Melbourne, Australia, from November 21 to November 27, 1972. The match log contains 10 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Nov 21 — Nov 27
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
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| F (1) | ||||||
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-7 6-2 6-2 | Patricia Coleman | H2H | Match data | Nov 27, 1972* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-1 6-0 | Michele Gurdal | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1972* | SF |
| Patricia Coleman | 2-6 6-1 6-0 | Cynthia Doerner | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1972* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Michele Gurdal | 6-2 6-2 | Sally Irvine | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1972* | QF |
| Patricia Coleman | 6-2 6-4 | Dianne Fromholtz | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1972* | QF |
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-2 6-2 | Duk Hee Lee | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1972* | QF |
| Cynthia Doerner | 6-3 6-3 | Janet Young | H2H | Match data | Nov 26, 1972* | QF |
| R16 (3) | ||||||
| Patricia Coleman | 7-6 6-1 | Jenny Dimond | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1972* | R16 |
| Dianne Fromholtz | 6-4 6-3 | Nathalie Fuchs | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1972* | R16 |
| Janet Young | 6-3 1-6 7-5 | Monique Van Haver | H2H | Match data | Nov 25, 1972* | R16 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Melbourne.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.
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Evonne Goolagong 3 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Cynthia Doerner 1 appearance
View the full Melbourne record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evonne Goolagong | 6-7 6-2 6-2 | Patricia Coleman | H2H | Match data | 1972 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Melbourne held?
- Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.
- Who won the most recent Melbourne?
- The 1972 Melbourne was won by Evonne Goolagong, who defeated Patricia Coleman 6-7 6-2 6-2.
- When was the first Melbourne played?
- The first edition of Melbourne was held in 1972.
- What surface is Melbourne played on?
- Melbourne is played on clay courts.