Women's Singles | |
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1970 Australian Open | |
Champion | Margaret Court |
Runner-up | Kerry Melville |
Final score | 6–3, 6–1 |
Draw | 43 |
Seeds | 8 |
Margaret Court was the defending Women's Singles champion at the 1970 Australian Open, and by the conclusion of the competition she successfully defended her title, defeating compatriot Kerry Melville in the final 6–3, 6–1. This was her first step towards completing the second Calendar Grand Slam.
All seeds receive a bye into the second round.