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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 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 26–31 December 1906[1][2] |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Christchurch, New Zealand[1] |
| Venue | Hagley Park |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| Anthony Wilding[2] | |
| Doubles | |
| Rodney Heath / Anthony Wilding[3] | |
Finals
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
- ^ a b c d "Tennis Championships. Plat at Christchurch". The Evening Post. 27 December 1906.
- ^ a b c d "Lawn Tennis". Poverty Bay Herald. 31 December 1906.
- ^ a b "Tennis. Australasian Championships". Wanganui Herald. 31 December 1906.