John Newcombe defeated defending champion Jimmy Connors in the final, 7–5, 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(9–7) to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1975 Australian Open. It was his seventh and last major singles title. Newcombe became the first man in the Open Era to win a major after saving match points, saving three against Tony Roche in the semifinals.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. John Newcombe is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Jimmy Connors (finalist) John Newcombe (champion) Tony Roche (semifinals) John Alexander (quarterfinals) Ross Case (first round) Alex Metreveli (quarterfinals) Geoff Masters (quarterfinals) Phil Dent (second round)
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Final eight
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
External links Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) – 1975 Australian Open Men's Singles draw Australian Open (1975) on ausopen.com 1975 Australian Open – Men's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation