1931 Australian Championships – Men's doubles explained

The third seeds Charles Donohoe and Ray Dunlop defeated the defending champions Jack Crawford and Harry Hopman 8–6, 6–2, 5–7, 7–9, 6–4 in the final, to win the men's doubles tennis title at the 1931 Australian Championships.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Because of falling light this match had to be ceased on a scheduled day (Saturday, 7 March) with the score at two sets to one for Donohoe/Dunlop and 7–7 in the fourth.^[6] The play was resumed on Monday, 9 March.^[7]

Seeds

1. Jack Crawford / Harry Hopman (final)
2. Dave Thompson / Jim Willard (semifinals)
3. Charles Donohoe / Ray Dunlop (champions)
4. Rupert Shepherd / Don Turnbull (semifinals)

Draw

Draw

External links

• http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/242877506 Source for seedings

Notes and References

1. News: Australian Championship . . Western Australia, Australia . 28 February 1931 . 11 . National Library of Australia.
2. News: Lawn Tennis . . Victoria, Australia . 3 March 1931 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
3. News: Tennis Championships . . Queensland, Australia . 3 March 1931 . 13 . National Library of Australia.
4. News: Quist Takes Set From Moon . . South Australia, Australia . 5 March 1931 . 10 . National Library of Australia.
5. News: A Shock . . New South Wales, Australia . 5 March 1931 . 14 . National Library of Australia.
6. News: Lawn Tennis . . Victoria, Australia . 9 March 1931 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
7. News: Lawn Tennis . . Victoria, Australia . 10 March 1931 . 10 . National Library of Australia.