1908 Australasian Championships

1908 Australasian Championships
Date 7 December – 12 December
Edition 4th
Category Grand Slam
Surface Grass
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Venue White City Tennis Club
Champions
Men's Singles
United States Fred Alexander
Men's Doubles
United States Fred Alexander / Australia Alfred Dunlop

The 1908 Australasian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia. It was the 4th edition of the Australasian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the first held in Sydney and the third Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Champions

Men's singles

United States Fred Alexander defeated Australia Alfred Dunlop 3–6, 3–6, 6–0, 6–2, 6–3

Men's Doubles

United States Fred Alexander / Australia Alfred Dunlop defeated Australia Granville G. Sharp / New Zealand Tony Wilding 6–3, 6–2, 6–1

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Preceded by
1907 U.S. National Championships
Grand Slams Succeeded by
1908 Wimbledon Championships
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