The 1930 Australian Championships was a

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tournament that took place on outdoor

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s at the

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, Australia from 18 January to 27 January. It was the 23rd edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 6th held in Melbourne, and the first

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tournament of the year. Australians Gar Moon and

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won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Gar Moon defeated Harry Hopman 6–3, 6–1, 6–3

Women's singles

defeated Sylvia Harper 10–8, 2–6, 7–5

Men's doubles

Jack Crawford / Harry Hopman defeated Tim Fitchett / Jack Hawkes 8–6, 6–1, 2–6, 6–3

Women's doubles

Emily Hood / Mall Molesworth defeated Marjorie Cox / Sylvia Harper 6–3, 0–6, 7–5

Mixed doubles

Nell Hall / Harry Hopman defeated Marjorie Cox / Jack Crawford 11–9, 3–6, 6–3

External links

Australian Open official website
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