1924 Australasian Championships

The 1924 Australasian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia from 19 January to 30 January. It was the 17th edition of the Australasian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 4th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians James Anderson and Sylvia Lance.

1924 Australasian Championships
Date19–30 January
Edition17th
CategoryGrand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceGrass
LocationMelbourne, Australia
VenueWarehouseman's Cricket Ground
Champions
Men's Singles
James Anderson
Women's Singles
Sylvia Lance
Men's Doubles
James Anderson / Norman Brookes
Women's Doubles
Daphne Akhurst / Sylvia Lance
Mixed Doubles
Daphne Akhurst / Jim Willard
Boys' Singles
Alan Coldham
Boys' Doubles
Alec Berckelman / Ray Dunlop

Finals

Men's Singles
Main article: 1924 Australasian Championships – Men's Singles

James Anderson defeated Bob Schlesinger 6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 5–7, 6–3

Women's Singles
Main article: 1924 Australasian Championships – Women's Singles

Sylvia Lance defeated Esna Boyd 6–3, 3–6, 8–6

Men's Doubles
Main article: 1924 Australasian Championships – Men's Doubles

James Anderson / Norman Brookes defeated Pat O'Hara Wood / Gerald Patterson 6–2, 6–4, 6–3

Women's Doubles
Main article: 1924 Australasian Championships – Women's Doubles

Daphne Akhurst / Sylvia Lance defeated Kathleen Le Messurier / Meryl O'Hara Wood 7–5, 6–2

Mixed Doubles
Main article: 1924 Australasian Championships – Mixed Doubles

Daphne Akhurst / Jim Willard defeated Esna Boyd / Gar Hone 6–3, 6–4

Preceded by
1923 U.S. National Championships		 Grand Slams Succeeded by
1924 Wimbledon Championships
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