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1968 Australian Championships

The 1968 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place in the outdoor Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia from 19 to 29 January. It was the 56th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as Australian Open), the 16th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. It was also the last Grand Slam tournament to be restricted to amateurs. The singles titles were won by Australian William Bowrey and American Billie Jean King.

Seniors

Men's singles

Main article: 1968 Australian Championships – Men's singles

AUS William Bowrey defeated ESP Juan Gisbert Sr. 7–5, 2–6, 9–7, 6–4

It was Bowrey's only Grand Slam title.

Women's singles

Main article: 1968 Australian Championships – Women's singles

USA Billie Jean King defeated AUS Margaret Court 6–1, 6–2

It was King's 13th Grand Slam title.

Men's doubles

Main article: 1968 Australian Championships – Men's doubles

AUS Dick Crealy / AUS Allan Stone defeated AUS Terry Addison / AUS Ray Keldie 10–8, 6–4, 6–3

It was Crealy's 1st Grand Slam title. It was Stone's 1st Grand Slam title.

Women's doubles

Main article: 1968 Australian Championships – Women's doubles

AUS Karen Krantzcke / AUS Kerry Melville defeated AUS Judy Tegart / AUS Lesley Turner 6–4, 3–6, 6–2

It was Krantzcke's only Grand Slam title. It was Melville's 1st Grand Slam title.

Mixed doubles

Main article: 1968 Australian Championships – Mixed doubles

AUS Dick Crealy / USA Billie Jean King defeated AUS Allan Stone / AUS Margaret Court by walkover

It was Crealy's 2nd Grand Slam title. It was King's 14th Grand Slam title.

Juniors

Boys' singles

AUS Phil Dent

Girls' singles

AUS Lesley Hunt

References

"1968 Men's Singles". Tennis Australia.
"1968 Women's Singles". Tennis Australia.
"1968 Men's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
"1968 Women's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
"1968 Mixed Doubles". Tennis Australia.

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