1959 Australian Championships


The 1959 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Memorial [Drive Park|Memorial Drive], Adelaide, Australia from 16 January to 26 January. It was the 47th edition of the Australian Championships, the 12th held in Adelaide, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Champions

Men's singles

defeated Neale Fraser 6–1, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3

Women's singles

defeated Renee Schuurman 6–2, 6–3

Men's doubles

/ Robert Mark defeated Don Candy / Robert [Howe (tennis)|Bob Howe] 9–7, 6–4, 6–2

Women's doubles

/ Renée Schuurman defeated Lorraine Coghlan / Mary Reitano 7–5, 6–4

Mixed doubles

/ Bob Mark defeated Renée Schuurman / Rod Laver 4–6, 13–11, 6–1