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1950 Australian Championships

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1950 Australian Championships
Date20-31 January 1950
Edition38th
CategoryGrand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceGrass
LocationMelbourne, Australia
VenueKooyong Stadium
Champions
Men's singles
Australia Frank Sedgman
Women's singles
United States Louise Brough Clapp
Men's doubles
Australia John Bromwich / Australia Adrian Quist
Women's doubles
United States Louise Brough / United States Doris Hart
Mixed doubles
United States Doris Hart / Australia Frank Sedgman
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The 1950 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia from 21 January to 30 January. It was the 38th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 11th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Australian Frank Sedgman and American Louise Brough Clapp won the singles titles.

Finals

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Men's singles

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Australia Frank Sedgman defeated Australia Ken McGregor 6–3, 6–4, 4–6, 6–1

Women's singles

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United States Louise Brough defeated United States Doris Hart 6–4, 3–6, 6–4

Men's doubles

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Australia John Bromwich / Australia Adrian Quist defeated Egypt Jaroslav Drobný / South Africa Eric Sturgess 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3, 8–6 [1]

Women's doubles

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United States Louise Brough / United States Doris Hart defeated Australia Nancye Wynne Bolton / Australia Thelma Coyne Long 6–2, 2–6, 6–3 [2]

Mixed doubles

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United States Doris Hart / Australia Frank Sedgman defeated Australia Joyce Fitch / South Africa Eric Sturgess 8–6, 6–4 [3]

References

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  1. ^ "1950 Men's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  2. ^ "1950 Women's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
  3. ^ "1950 Mixed Doubles". Tennis Australia.
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