1929 Australian Championships
The 1929 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Memorial Drive, Adelaide, Australia from 19 January to 28 January. It was the 22nd edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 4th held in Adelaide, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by British Colin Gregory and Australian Daphne Akhurst. FinalsMen's singlesColin Gregory defeated Bob Schlesinger 6–2, 6–2, 5–7, 7–5 Women's singlesDaphne Akhurst defeated Louie Bickerton 6–1, 5–7, 6–2 Men's doublesJack Crawford / Harry Hopman defeated Jack Cummings / Gar Moon 6–1, 6–8, 4–6, 6–1, 6–3 Women's doublesDaphne Akhurst / Louie Bickerton defeated Sylvia Harper / Meryl O'Hara Wood 6–2, 3–6, 6–2 Mixed doublesDaphne Akhurst / Gar Moon defeated Marjorie Cox / Jack Crawford 6–0, 7–5 External links
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