1927 Australian Championships – Mixed doubles explained

Esna Boyd and Jack Hawkes successfully defended their title by defeating Youtha Anthony and Jim Willard 6–1, 6–3 in the final, to win the mixed doubles tennis title at the 1927 Australian Championships.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Seeds

1. Esna Boyd / Jack Hawkes (champions)
2. Youtha Anthony / Jim Willard (final)
3. Sylvia Harper / Rupert Wertheim (semifinals)
4. Louie Bickerton / Bob Schlesinger (second round)

Draw

Earlier rounds

Section 2

Notes

• Original pairing was J. Willard with Daphne Akhurst, but the latter had to withdraw owing to illness.
• Most likely either Nell Webb or Nancy Webb.
• Probably Mrs. W. T. Rowe (Flora Rowe).
• 1R Turner/Moon vs. Stephens/Hopman: some sources give 4–6, 6–3, 6–4.
• 2R Anthony/Willard vs. Bellamy/Lamb: some sources give 6–2, 6–1.
• QF Harper/Wertheim vs. Le Messurier/James: some sources give 6–2, 6–4.

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: Lawn Tennis . . Melbourne. 28 January 1927 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
5. News: Tennis Championships . . Melbourne. 31 January 1927 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
6. News: Lawn Tennis . en. . 2 February 1927 . 19 . National Library of Australia.