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

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1906 Australasian Championships – Singles

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

Doubles

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

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Tennis Championships. Plat at Christchurch". The Evening Post. 27 December 1906.
  2. ^ a b c d "Lawn Tennis". Poverty Bay Herald. 31 December 1906.
  3. ^ a b "Tennis. Australasian Championships". Wanganui Herald. 31 December 1906.

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Preceded by1906 U.S. National Championships Grand Slams Succeeded by1907 Wimbledon Championships
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