1970 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles
John Newcombe defeated Ken Rosewall in the final, 5–7, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–1 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1970 Wimbledon Championships. It was his second Wimbledon singles title, and his fifth major singles title overall. Rod Laver was the two time defending champion, but lost in the fourth round to Roger Taylor. Seeds. Rod Laver "(fourth round)"