1970 Australian Open – Men's Singles

Men's Singles
1970 Australian Open
Champion	Arthur Ashe
Runner-up	Dick Crealy
Final score	6–4, 9–7, 6–2
Events
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Rod Laver was the defending champion, but chose not to compete this year.

Arthur Ashe defeated Dick Crealy 6–4, 9–7, 6–2 in the final to win the Men's Singles tennis title at the 1970 Australian Open.

The first round was best of three sets and the rest of the tournament was best of five.

All seeds receive a bye into the second round.

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