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1947 Australian Championships

The 1947 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 18 January to 27 January. It was the 35th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 10th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Dinny Pails and Nancye Wynne Bolton.

Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1947 Australian Championships – Men's singles

AUS Dinny Pails defeated AUS John Bromwich 4–6, 6–4, 3–6, 7–5, 8–6

Women's singles

Main article: 1947 Australian Championships – Women's singles

AUS Nancye Wynne Bolton defeated AUS Nell Hall Hopman 6–3, 6–2

Men's doubles

AUS John Bromwich / AUS Adrian Quist defeated AUS Frank Sedgman / AUS George Worthington 6–1, 6–3, 6–1

Women's doubles

AUS Thelma Coyne Long / AUS Nancye Wynne Bolton defeated AUS Mary Bevis / AUS Joyce Fitch 6–3, 6–3

Mixed doubles

AUS Nancye Wynne Bolton / AUS Colin Long defeated AUS Joyce Fitch / AUS John Bromwich 6–3, 6–3

References

References

  1. "1947 Men's Doubles Semifinal". Tennis Australia.
  2. "1947 Men's Doubles Final". Tennis Australia.
  3. The Tennis Australia website erroneously specifies F Skillicorn as partner for Frank Sedgman.
  4. "1947 Women's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  5. "1947 Mixed Doubles". Tennis Australia.
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