1919 Australasian Championships

The 1919 Australasian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor grass courts at the Double Bay Grounds in Sydney, Australia.[1] Due to World War I, the tournament was not held until early 1920,[2] from 19 January to 24 January. It was the 12th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 2nd held in Sydney, and the last Grand Slam tournament of 1919. The men's singles title was won by Algernon Kingscote.

1919 Australasian Championships
Date19–24 January 1920
Edition12th
CategoryGrand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceGrass
LocationSydney, New South Wales, Australia
VenueDouble Bay Grounds
Champions
Singles
Algernon Kingscote
Doubles
Pat O'Hara Wood / Ronald Thomas

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1919 Australasian Championships – Singles

Algernon Kingscote defeated Eric Pockley 6–4, 6–0, 6–3

Doubles

Pat O'Hara Wood / Ronald Thomas defeated James Anderson / Arthur Lowe 7–5, 6–1, 7–9, 3–6, 6–3

References
  1. "Lawn Tennis". The Prahran Telegraph. 59 (3035). Victoria, Australia. 10 January 1920. p. 2 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Tennis Championships". The Argus. Melbourne. 29 January 1920. p. 7 – via National Library of Australia.
Preceded by
1919 U.S. National Championships		 Grand Slams Succeeded by
1920 Australasian Championships
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