1969 Australian Open
The 1969 Australian Open was the first Australian Open and the final Grand Slam tournament to allow both amateur and professionals. The tournament was played in Brisbane on Milton's grass courts between a men's field of 48 and a women's field of 32. It was the 57th edition of the tournament, the 7th and last one held in Brisbane, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.
1969 Australian Open | |
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Date | 20–27 January 1969 |
Edition | 57th |
Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Grass |
Location | Brisbane, Australia |
Venue | Milton Courts |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
Rod Laver | |
Women's singles | |
Margaret Court | |
Men's doubles | |
Rod Laver / Roy Emerson | |
Women's doubles | |
Margaret Court / Judy Tegart-Dalton | |
Mixed doubles | |
Margaret Court / Marty Riessen Ann Haydon-Jones / Fred Stolle |
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