1924 Australasian Championships
The 1924 Australasian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia from 19 January to 30 January. It was the 17th edition of the Australasian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 4th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians James Anderson and Sylvia Lance.
1924 Australasian Championships | |
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Date | 19–30 January 1924 |
Edition | 17th |
Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Grass |
Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Venue | Warehouseman's Cricket Ground |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
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Women's singles | |
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Men's doubles | |
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Women's doubles | |
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Mixed doubles | |
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Boys' singles | |
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Boys' doubles | |
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Finals
editMen's singles
editJames Anderson defeated Bob Schlesinger 6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 5–7, 6–3
Women's singles
editSylvia Lance defeated Esna Boyd 6–3, 3–6, 8–6
Men's doubles
editJames Anderson / Norman Brookes defeated Pat O'Hara Wood / Gerald Patterson 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
Women's doubles
editDaphne Akhurst / Sylvia Lance defeated Kathleen Le Messurier / Meryl O'Hara Wood 7–5, 6–2
Mixed doubles
editDaphne Akhurst / Jim Willard defeated Esna Boyd / Gar Hone 6–3, 6–4