1906 Australasian Championships

The 1906 Australasian Championships (tennis) (now known as the Australian Open) was a tennis tournament played on the grass court at Hagley Park in Christchurch, New Zealand[1] the event is a part of the Grand Slam. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from 26 to 31 December 1906. Anthony Wilding won the singles title.[1][2]

1906 Australasian Championships
Date26–31 December[1][2]
Edition2nd
SurfaceGrass
LocationChristchurch, New Zealand[1]
VenueHagley Park
Champions
Singles
Anthony Wilding[2]
Doubles
Rodney Heath / Anthony Wilding[3]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1906 Australasian Championships – Singles

Anthony Wilding defeated Francis Fisher, 6–0, 6–4, 6–4.[2]

Doubles

Rodney Heath / Anthony Wilding defeated Cecil C. Cox / Harry Parker, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2.[3]

References
  1. "Tennis Championships. Plat at Christchurch". The Evening Post. 27 December 1906.
  2. "Lawn Tennis". Poverty Bay Herald. 31 December 1906.
  3. "Tennis. Australasian Championships". Wanganui Herald. 31 December 1906.
Preceded by
1906 U.S. National Championships		 Grand Slams Succeeded by
1907 Wimbledon Championships
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