1969 Australian Open
| 1969 Australian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 20–27 January 1969 |
| Edition | 57th |
| Category | Ann Haydon-Jones /  Fred Stolle |
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.
Tournament
The semi-final between Rod Laver and Tony Roche was played in 105-degree heat. That contest dragged on for more than four hours, both players putting wet cabbage leaves in their hats to help them keep cool. The Men's singles title was eventually won by
Seniors
Men's singles
Rod Laver defeated 
Andrés Gimeno, 6–3, 6–4, 7–5
Women's singles
Margaret Court defeated 
Billie Jean King, 6–4, 6–1
Men's doubles
Rod Laver / Roy Emerson defeated Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle, 6–4, 6–4
Women's doubles
Margaret Court / Judy Tegart-Dalton defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King, 6–4, 6–4
Mixed doubles
Fred Stolle
References
- ^ "Australian Open:History (Year by year)". Australian Open. Archived from the original on 3 August 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ "Careles Laver Wins At Brisbane". The Morning Record. AP. 28 January 1969. p. 9.