Edition 33rd | ||
Date 19 January – 29 January | ||
The 1940 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 28 January. It was the 33rd edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 9th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Adrian Quist and Nancye Wynne.
Contents
Men's Singles
Adrian Quist defeated Jack Crawford 6–3, 6–1, 6–2
Women's Singles
Nancye Wynne defeated Thelma Coyne 5–7, 6–4, 6–0
Men's Doubles
John Bromwich / Adrian Quist defeated Jack Crawford / Vivian McGrath 6–3, 7–5, 6–1
Women's Doubles
Thelma Coyne / Nancye Wynne defeated Joan Hartigan Bathurst / Emily Niemeyer 7–5, 6–2
Mixed Doubles
Nancye Wynne / Colin Long defeated Nell Hall Hopman / Harry Hopman 7–5, 2–6, 6–4