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1940 Australian Championships


The 1940 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 19 January to 29 January. It was the 33rd edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 9th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Adrian Quist and Nancye Wynne.

Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Men's singles

AUS Adrian Quist defeated AUS Jack Crawford 6–3, 6–1, 6–2

Women's singles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Women's singles

AUS Nancye Wynne defeated AUS Thelma Coyne 5–7, 6–4, 6–0

Men's doubles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Men's doubles

AUS John Bromwich / AUS Adrian Quist defeated AUS Jack Crawford / AUS Vivian McGrath 6–3, 7–5, 6–1

Women's doubles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Women's doubles

AUS Thelma Coyne / AUS Nancye Wynne defeated AUS Joan Hartigan / AUS Edie Niemeyer 7–5, 6–2

Mixed doubles

Main article: 1940 Australian Championships – Mixed doubles

AUS Nancye Wynne / AUS Colin Long defeated AUS Nell Hall Hopman / AUS Harry Hopman 7–5, 2–6, 6–4

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