1950 Australian Championships Explained

The 1950 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia from 21 January to 30 January. It was the 38th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 11th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Australian Frank Sedgman and American Louise Brough Clapp won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1950 Australian Championships – Men's singles. Frank Sedgman defeated Ken McGregor 6–3, 6–4, 4–6, 6–1

Women's singles

See main article: 1950 Australian Championships – Women's singles. Louise Brough defeated Doris Hart 6–4, 3–6, 6–4

Men's doubles

John Bromwich / Adrian Quist defeated Jaroslav Drobný / Eric Sturgess 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3, 8–6 [1]

Women's doubles

Louise Brough / Doris Hart defeated Nancye Wynne Bolton / Thelma Coyne Long 6–2, 2–6, 6–3 [2]

Mixed doubles

Doris Hart / Frank Sedgman defeated Joyce Fitch / Eric Sturgess 8–6, 6–4 [3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1950 Men's Doubles. Tennis Australia.
  2. Web site: 1950 Women's Doubles. Tennis Australia.
  3. Web site: 1950 Mixed Doubles. Tennis Australia.