Edition 17th | ||
Date 19 January – 26 January Venue Warehouseman's Cricket Ground | ||
The 1924 Australasian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia from 19 January to 26 January. It was the 17th edition of the Australasian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 3rd held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians James Anderson and Sylvia Lance Harper.
Contents
Men's singles
James Anderson defeated Richard Schlesinger 6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 5–7, 6–3
Women's singles
Sylvia Lance Harper defeated Esna Boyd 6–3, 3–6, 8–6
Men's Doubles
James Anderson / Norman Brookes defeated Pat O'Hara Wood / Gerald Patterson 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
Women's Doubles
Sylvia Lance Harper / Daphne Akhurst defeated Kathleen Le Messurier / Meryl O'Hara Wood 7–5, 6–2
Mixed Doubles
Daphne Akhurst / Jim Willard defeated Esna Boyd / Garton Hone 6–3, 6–4