1951 Australian Championships Explained

The 1951 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 20 January to 31 January. It was the 39th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 11th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by American Dick Savitt and Australian Nancye Wynne Bolton.

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1951 Australian Championships – Men's singles. Dick Savitt defeated Ken McGregor 6–3, 2–6, 6–3, 6–1

Women's singles

See main article: 1951 Australian Championships – Women's singles. Nancye Wynne Bolton defeated Thelma Coyne Long 6–1, 7–5

Men's doubles

Ken McGregor / Frank Sedgman defeated John Bromwich / Adrian Quist 11–9, 2–6, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3 [1]

Women's doubles

Thelma Coyne Long / Nancye Wynne Bolton defeated Joyce Fitch / Mary Bevis Hawton 6–2, 6–1 [2]

Mixed doubles

Thelma Coyne Long / George Worthington defeated Clare Proctor / Jack May 6–4, 6–3 [3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1951 Men's Doubles. Tennis Australia.
  2. Web site: 1951 Women's Doubles. Tennis Australia.
  3. Web site: 1951 Mixed Doubles. Tennis Australia.