1906 Australasian Championships

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]

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]

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. "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.
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