1909 Australasian Championships Explained

The 1909 Australasian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor grass courts at Perth Zoo, Perth, Australia from 16 October to 25 October 1909. It was the fifth edition of the Australasian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the first held in Perth and the third Grand Slam tournament of the year.[1] [2] Anthony Wilding won the singles title, his second after 1906.[3]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1909 Australasian Championships – Singles. Anthony Wilding defeated Ernie Parker 6–1, 7–5, 6–2

Doubles

J. P. Keane / Ernie Parker defeated Tom Crooks / Anthony Wilding 1–6, 6–1, 6–1, 9–7

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Lawn Tennis in Perth. . . 17 October 1909 . 1 . National Library of Australia.
  2. News: Lawn Tennis . . 23 October 1909 . 37 . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: Lawn Tennis Tournament. . . 26 October 1909 . 3 . National Library of Australia.