1947 Australian Championships


The 1947 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 18 January to 28 January. It was the 35th edition of the Australian Championships, the 10th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Dinny Pails and Nancye Wynne Bolton.

Finals

Men's Singles

defeated John Bromwich 4–6, 6–4, 3–6, 7–5, 8–6

Women's Singles

defeated Nell Hall Hopman 6–3, 6–2

Men's Doubles

/ Adrian Quist defeated Frank Sedgman / George Worthington 6–1, 6–3, 6–1

Women's Doubles

/ Nancye Wynne Bolton defeated Mary Bevis Hawton / Joyce Fitch 6–3, 6–3

Mixed Doubles

/ Colin Long defeated Joyce Fitch / John Bromwich 6–3, 6–3