Edition 48th Surface Grass Venue Milton Courts | Category Grand Slam (ITF) Location Brisbane, Australia | |
Date 22 January - 1 February | ||
The 1960 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Milton Courts, Brisbane, Australia from 22 January to 1 February. It was the 48th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 5th held in Brisbane, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Rod Laver and Margaret Smith.
Contents
Men's Singles
Rod Laver defeated Neale Fraser 5–7, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6, 8–6
Women's Singles
Margaret Smith defeated Jan Lehane 7–5, 6–2
Men's Doubles
Rod Laver / Bob Mark defeated Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser 1–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–4
Women's Doubles
Maria Bueno / Christine Truman defeated Lorraine Coghlan / Margaret Smith 6–2, 5–7, 6–2
Mixed Doubles
Jan Lehane / Trevor Fancutt defeated Martin Mulligan / Christine Truman 6–2, 7–5