1976 Australian Open
| 1976 Australian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 26 December 1975 – 4 January 1976 |
| Edition | 64th |
| Category | |
The 1976 Australian Open was a
Evonne Goolagong
.
Seniors
Men's singles
Mark Edmondson defeated John Newcombe, 6–7, 6–3, 7–6, 6–1 [1]
- It was Edmondson's 1st and only career Grand Slam singles title. Edmondson is the lowest ranked player ever to win a Grand Slam event.[5]
Women's singles
- It was Goolagong's 5th career Grand Slam singles title and her 3rd title at the Australian Open.
Men's doubles
John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated Ross Case / Geoff Masters, 7–6, 6–4 [3]
Women's doubles
- • It was Goolagong's 5th career Grand Slam doubles title and her 4th title at the Australian Open.
- • It was Gourlay's 2nd career Grand Slam doubles title and her 2nd title at the Australian Open.
Mixed doubles
- No competition between 1970 and 1986.
References
- ^ a b "1976 Men's Singles". Tennis Australia.
- ^ a b "1976 Women's Singles". Tennis Australia.
- ^ a b "1976 Men's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
- ^ a b "1976 Women's Doubles". Tennis Australia.
- ^ "Ten Greatest Upsets in Men's Tennis". CNN. 2 June 2009.