| 1968 Australian Championships | ||||
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| Date: | 19 – 29 January | |||
| Edition: | 56th | |||
| Category: | Grand Slam (ITF) | |||
| Location: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | |||
| Champions | ||||
| Men's Singles | ||||
| William Bowrey | ||||
| Women's Singles | ||||
| Billie Jean King | ||||
| Men's Doubles | ||||
| Dick Crealy / Allan Stone | ||||
| Women's Doubles | ||||
| Karen Krantzcke / Kerry Melville | ||||
| Mixed Doubles | ||||
| Dick Crealy / Billie Jean King | ||||
| Boys' Singles | ||||
| Phil Dent | ||||
| Girls' Singles | ||||
| Lesley Hunt | ||||
Australian Championships
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The 1968 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place in the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia from 19 to 29 January. It was the 56th edition of the Australian Championships and the first Grand Slam of the year. It was also the last Grand Slam to be restricted to amateurs.
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William Bowrey defeated Juan Gisbert, Sr. 7–5, 2–6, 9–7, 6–4
Billie Jean King defeated Margaret Court 6–1, 6–2
Dick Crealy / Allan Stone defeated Terry Addison / Ray Keldie 10–8, 6–4, 6–3
Karen Krantzcke / Kerry Melville defeated Judy Tegart / Lesley Turner 6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Dick Crealy / Billie Jean King defeated Allan Stone / Margaret Court by Walkover
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| Preceded by 1967 Australian Championships |
Australian Championships | Succeeded by 1969 Australian Open |
| Preceded by 1967 U.S. National Championships |
Grand Slams | Succeeded by 1968 French Open |