1960 Australian Championships Explained

The 1960 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Milton Courts, Brisbane, Australia from 22 January to 1 February. It was the 48th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 5th held in Brisbane, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Rod Laver and Margaret Smith.

Champions

Men's singles

See main article: 1960 Australian Championships – Men's Singles. Rod Laver defeated Neale Fraser 5–7, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6, 8–6 [1]

Women's singles

See main article: 1960 Australian Championships – Women's Singles. Margaret Smith defeated Jan Lehane 7–5, 6–2 [2]

Men's doubles

Rod Laver / Bob Mark defeated Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser 1–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–4 [3]

Women's doubles

Maria Bueno / Christine Truman defeated Lorraine Robinson / Margaret Smith 6–2, 5–7, 6–2 [4]

Mixed doubles

Jan Lehane / Trevor Fancutt defeated Mary Carter Reitano / Bob Mark 6–2, 7–5 [5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1960 Men's Singles. Tennis Australia.
  2. Web site: 1960 Women's Singles. Tennis Australia.
  3. Web site: 1960 Men's Doubles. Tennis Australia.
  4. Web site: 1960 Women's Doubles. Tennis Australia.
  5. Book: Collins, Bud . 2016 . History of tennis . 3rd . New York . New Chapter Press . 402 . 9781937559380.