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1960 Australian Championships

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

Main article: 1960 Australian Championships – Men's Singles

AUS Rod Laver defeated AUS Neale Fraser 5–7, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6, 8–6

Women's singles

Main article: 1960 Australian Championships – Women's Singles

AUS Margaret Smith defeated AUS Jan Lehane 7–5, 6–2

Men's doubles

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

Women's doubles

BRA Maria Bueno / UK Christine Truman defeated AUS Lorraine Robinson / AUS Margaret Smith 6–2, 5–7, 6–2

Mixed doubles

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

References

References

  1. "1960 Men's Singles". Tennis Australia.
  2. "1960 Women's Singles". Tennis Australia.
  3. "1960 Men's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  4. "1960 Women's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  5. Collins, Bud. (2016). "History of tennis". New Chapter Press.
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