1980 Australian Open


The 1980 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne, Australia. It was the 69th edition of the Australian Open. The women's tournament was held 24–30 November 1980 and the men's was held from 26 December 1980 through 4 January 1981. The singles titles were won by American Brian Teacher and Czechoslovak Hana Mandlíková.

Seniors

Men's singles

Brian Teacher defeated Kim Warwick 7–5, 7–6, 6–3

Women's singles

Hana Mandlíková defeated Wendy Turnbull 6–0, 7–5

Men's doubles

Mark Edmondson / Kim Warwick defeated Peter McNamara / Paul McNamee 7–5, 6–4
  • It was Edmondson's 2nd career Grand Slam title and his 2nd Australian Open title. It was Warwick's 2nd career Grand Slam title and his 2nd Australian Open title.

    Women's doubles

Betsy Nagelsen / Martina Navratilova defeated Ann Kiyomura / Candy Reynolds 6–4, 6–4

Mixed doubles

Juniors

Boys' singles

Craig Miller defeated Wally Masur 7–6, 6–2

Girls' singles

Anne Minter defeated Elizabeth Sayers 6–4, 6–2