1927 Australian Championships – Men's doubles explained

The first-seeds Jack Hawkes and Gerald Patterson successfully defended their title by defeating Ian McInnes and Pat O'Hara Wood 8–6, 6–1, 6–2 in the final, to win the men's doubles tennis title at the 1927 Australian Championships.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Seeds

1. Jack Hawkes / Gerald Patterson (champions)
2. Jack Crawford / Jim Willard (semifinals)
3. Ian McInnes / Pat O'Hara Wood (final)
4. Tim Fitchett / Rupert Wertheim (quarterfinals)

Draw

Earlier rounds

Section 2

Notes

• Some sources give 6–2 as a result of the third set.
• Also spelled T. Grinstead.

External links

• Source for seedings

Notes and References

1. News: Lawn Tennis . . Melbourne. 24 January 1927 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
2. News: Lawn Tennis . . Melbourne. 25 January 1927 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
3. News: Tennis Championships . . Melbourne. 26 January 1927 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
4. News: Tennis Championships . . Melbourne. 27 January 1927 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
5. News: Lawn Tennis . . Melbourne. 28 January 1927 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
6. News: Lawn Tennis . . Melbourne. 29 January 1927 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
7. News: Tennis Championships . . Melbourne. 31 January 1927 . 14 . National Library of Australia.