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1950 Australian Championships

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

Main article: 1950 Australian Championships – Men's singles

AUS Frank Sedgman defeated AUS Ken McGregor 6–3, 6–4, 4–6, 6–1

Women's singles

Main article: 1950 Australian Championships – Women's singles

USA Louise Brough defeated USA Doris Hart 6–4, 3–6, 6–4

Men's doubles

AUS John Bromwich / AUS Adrian Quist defeated Egypt Jaroslav Drobný / RSA Eric Sturgess 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3, 8–6

Women's doubles

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

Mixed doubles

USA Doris Hart / AUS Frank Sedgman defeated AUS Joyce Fitch / RSA Eric Sturgess 8–6, 6–4

References

References

  1. "1950 Men's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  2. "1950 Women's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  3. "1950 Mixed Doubles". Tennis Australia.
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