Date 21 - 31 January Category Grand Slam (ITF) Location Sydney, Australia | Edition 54th Surface Grass Venue White City Tennis Club | |
The 1966 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 21 to 31 January. It was the 54th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 15th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Roy Emerson and Margaret Smith.
Contents
Men's Singles
Roy Emerson defeated Arthur Ashe 6–4, 6–8, 6–2, 6–3
Women's Singles
Margaret Smith defeated Nancy Richey walkover
Men's Doubles
Fred Stolle / Roy Emerson defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche, 7–9, 6–3, 6–8, 14–12, 12–10
Women's Doubles
Carole Caldwell Graebner / Nancy Richey defeated Margaret Smith / Lesley Turner, 6–4, 7–5
Mixed Doubles
Judy Tegart / Tony Roche defeated Robyn Ebbern / Bill Bowrey, 6–1, 6–3