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1966 Australian Championships

The 1966 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 21 to 31 January. It was the 54th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 15th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Roy Emerson and Margaret Smith.

Champions

Men's singles

Main article: 1966 Australian Championships – Men's singles

AUS Roy Emerson defeated USA Arthur Ashe 6–4, 6–8, 6–2, 6–3

Women's singles

Main article: 1966 Australian Championships – Women's singles

AUS Margaret Smith defeated USA Nancy Richey walkover

Men's doubles

Main article: 1966 Australian Championships – Men's doubles

AUS Roy Emerson / AUS Fred Stolle defeated AUS John Newcombe / AUS Tony Roche, 7–9, 6–3, 6–8, 14–12, 12–10

Women's doubles

USA Carole Graebner / USA Nancy Richey defeated AUS Margaret Smith / AUS Lesley Turner, 6–4, 7–5

Mixed doubles

AUS Judy Tegart / AUS Tony Roche defeated AUS Robyn Ebbern / AUS Bill Bowrey, 6–1, 6–3

References

References

  1. "1966 Men's Singles". Tennis Australia.
  2. "1966 Women's Singles". Tennis Australia.
  3. "1966 Men's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  4. "1966 Women's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  5. "1966 Mixed Doubles". Tennis Australia.
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