The 1931 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 27 February to 9 March. It was the 24th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 6th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Jack Crawford and Coral McInnes Buttsworth.

Finals

Men's singles

Australia Jack Crawford defeated Australia Harry Hopman 6–4, 6–2, 2–6, 6–1

Women's singles

Australia Coral McInnes Buttsworth defeated Australia Marjorie Cox Crawford 1–6, 6–3, 6–4

Men's doubles

Australia Charles Donohoe / Australia Ray Dunlop defeated Australia Jack Crawford / Australia Harry Hopman 8–6, 6–2, 5–7, 7–9, 6–4[1]

Women's doubles

Australia Daphne Akhurst Cozens / Australia Louie Bickerton defeated Australia Nell Lloyd / Australia Gwen Utz 6–0, 6–4

Mixed doubles

Australia Marjorie Cox Crawford / Australia Jack Crawford defeated Australia Emily Hood Westacott / Australia Aubrey Willard 7–5, 6–4

References


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