1968 Australian Championships (tennis)

1968 Australian Championships
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.

Contents

Seniors

Men's Singles

William Bowrey defeated Juan Gisbert, Sr. 7–5, 2–6, 9–7, 6–4

Women's Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Margaret Court 6–1, 6–2

Men's Doubles

Dick Crealy / Allan Stone defeated Terry Addison / Ray Keldie 10–8, 6–4, 6–3

Women's Doubles

Karen Krantzcke / Kerry Melville defeated Judy Tegart / Lesley Turner 6–4, 3–6, 6–2

Mixed Doubles

Dick Crealy / Billie Jean King defeated Allan Stone / Margaret Court by Walkover

Juniors

Boys' Singles

Phil Dent

Girls' Singles

Lesley Hunt

External links

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