The 1914 Australasian Championships was a

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tournament that took place on outdoor

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s at the Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in

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, Australia from 23 November to 28 November. It was the 10th edition of the Australasian Championships (now known as the

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), the third held in Melbourne, and the third

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tournament of the year. The singles title was won by Australian Arthur O'Hara Wood.

Finals

Singles

Arthur O'Hara Wood defeated

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6–4, 6–3, 5–7, 6–1

Doubles

Ashley Campbell /

defeated

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/ Arthur O'Hara Wood 7–5, 3–6, 6–3, 6–3

References

External links

Australian Open official Website
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November 1914 sports events