Edition 38th Surface Grass Venue Kooyong Stadium | Category Grand Slam (ITF) Location Melbourne, Australia | |
Date 21 January – 30 January | ||
The 1950 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia from 21 January to 30 January. It was the 38th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 10th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Australian Frank Sedgman and American Louise Brough Clapp won the singles titles.
Contents
Men's Singles
Frank Sedgman defeated Ken McGregor 6–3, 6–4, 4–6, 6–1
Women's Singles
Louise Brough Clapp defeated Doris Hart 6–4, 3–6, 6–4
Men's Doubles
John Bromwich / Adrian Quist defeated Eric Sturgess / Jaroslav Drobný 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3, 8–6
Women's Doubles
Louise Brough / Doris Hart defeated Nancye Wynne Bolton / Thelma Coyne Long 6–2, 2–6, 6–3
Mixed Doubles
Doris Hart / Frank Sedgman defeated Joyce Fitch / Eric Sturgess 8–6, 6–4