1927_Australian_Championships_(tennis)

1927 Australian Championships

1927 Australian Championships

Tennis tournament

The 1927 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia from 22 January to 1 February. It was the 20th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 5th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Australians Gerald Patterson and Esna Boyd won the singles titles.

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Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1927 Australian Championships – Men's singles

Australia Gerald Patterson defeated Australia Jack Hawkes 3–6, 6–4, 3–6, 18–16, 6–3

Women's singles

Main article: 1927 Australian Championships – Women's singles

Australia Esna Boyd defeated Australia Sylvia Lance Harper 5–7, 6–1, 6–2

Men's doubles

Main article: 1927 Australian Championships – Men's doubles

Australia Jack Hawkes / Australia Gerald Patterson defeated Australia Ian McInness / Australia Pat O'Hara Wood 8–6, 6–1, 6–2

Women's doubles

Main article: 1927 Australian Championships – Women's doubles

Australia Louie Bickerton / Australia Meryl O'Hara Wood defeated Australia Esna Boyd / Australia Sylvia Lance Harper 6–3, 6–3

Mixed doubles

Main article: 1927 Australian Championships – Mixed doubles

Australia Esna Boyd / Australia Jack Hawkes defeated Australia Youtha Anthony / Australia Jim Willard 6–1, 6–3

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