1960 Australian Championships
The 1960 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Milton Courts, Brisbane, Australia from 22 January to 1 February. It was the 48th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 5th held in Brisbane, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Rod Laver and Margaret Smith. ChampionsMen's singlesRod Laver defeated Neale Fraser 5–7, 3–6, 6–3, 8–6, 8–6 [1] Women's singlesMargaret Smith defeated Jan Lehane 7–5, 6–2 [2] Men's doublesRod Laver / Bob Mark defeated Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser 1–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–4 [3] Women's doublesMaria Bueno / Christine Truman defeated Lorraine Robinson / Margaret Smith 6–2, 5–7, 6–2 [4] Mixed doublesJan Lehane / Trevor Fancutt defeated Mary Carter Reitano / Bob Mark 6–2, 7–5 [5] References
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