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.

WTA Melbourne 1972 Draw & Results

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Evonne Goolagong won the 1972 Melbourne, defeating Patricia Coleman 6-7 6-2 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played November 21–27 on clay courts in Melbourne, Australia.

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Champion

Evonne Goolagong

def. Patricia Coleman , 6-7 6-2 6-2

Dates

Nov 21 — Nov 27

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Results

10 recorded singles results

Melbourne 1972 match log
Winner	Score	Loser	H2H	Match Data	Date	Round
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 Finals

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

Evonne Goolagong 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.

Evonne Goolagong 3 wins

Most Appearances

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

Cynthia Doerner 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
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.