1970 Wimbledon Championships
The 1970 Wimbledon Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament was held from Monday 22 June until Saturday 4 July 1970. It was the 84th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1970. Prize money. The total prize money for 1970 championships was £41,650. The winner of the men's title earned £3,000 while the women's singles champion earned £1.500. Champions. Seniors. Men's singles . John Newcombe defeated Ken Rosewall, 5–7, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–1 Women's singles. Margaret Court defeated Billie Jean King, 14–12, 11–9 Men's doubles. John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle, 10–8, 6–3, 6–1 Women's doubles. Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King defeated Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade, 6–2, 6–3 Mixed doubles. Ilie Năstase / Rosie Casals defeated Alex Metreveli / Olga Morozova, 6–3, 4–6, 9–7 Juniors. Boys' singles. Byron Bertram defeated Frank Gebert, 6–0, 6–3 Girls' singles. Sharon Walsh defeated Marina Kroschina, 8–6, 6–4