The 1960 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Milton Courts, Brisbane, Australia from 22 January to 1 February.
It was the 48th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 5th held in Brisbane, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Rod Laver and Margaret Smith.
1960 Australian Championships | |
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Date | 22 January-1 February 1960 |
Edition | 48th |
Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Grass |
Location | Brisbane, Australia |
Venue | Milton Courts |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
Rod Laver | |
Women's singles | |
Margaret Smith | |
Men's doubles | |
Rod Laver / Bob Mark | |
Women's doubles | |
Maria Bueno / Christine Truman | |
Mixed doubles | |
Jan Lehane / Trevor Fancutt |
Rod Laver defeated Neale Fraser 5–7, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6, 8–6
Margaret Smith defeated Jan Lehane 7–5, 6–2
Rod Laver / Bob Mark defeated Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser 1–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–4
Maria Bueno / Christine Truman defeated Lorraine Robinson / Margaret Smith 6–2, 5–7, 6–2
Jan Lehane / Trevor Fancutt defeated Mary Carter Reitano / Bob Mark 6–2, 7–5
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