1940_Australian_Championships

1940 Australian Championships

1940 Australian Championships

Tennis tournament

The 1940 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 19 January to 29 January. It was the 33rd edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 9th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Adrian Quist and Nancye Wynne.

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Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Men's singles

Australia Adrian Quist defeated Australia Jack Crawford 6–3, 6–1, 6–2

Women's singles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Women's singles

Australia Nancye Wynne defeated Australia Thelma Coyne 5–7, 6–4, 6–0

Men's doubles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Men's doubles

Australia John Bromwich / Australia Adrian Quist defeated Australia Jack Crawford / Australia Vivian McGrath 6–3, 7–5, 6–1

Women's doubles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Women's doubles

Australia Thelma Coyne / Australia Nancye Wynne defeated Australia Joan Hartigan / Australia Edie Niemeyer 7–5, 6–2

Mixed doubles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Mixed doubles

Australia Nancye Wynne / Australia Colin Long defeated Australia Nell Hall Hopman / Australia Harry Hopman 7–5, 2–6, 6–4


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