The 1935 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 1 to 14 January. It was the 28th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 8th held in Melbourne, and the first

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tournament of the year. Australian Jack Crawford and Dorothy Round from England won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Jack Crawford defeated

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2–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4

Women's singles

Dorothy Round defeated Nancy Lyle 1–6, 6–1, 6–3

Men's doubles

Jack Crawford /

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defeated Pat Hughes / Fred Perry 6–4, 8–6, 6–2

Women's doubles

Evelyn Dearman / Nancy Lyle defeated Louie Bickerton / Nell Hall Hopman 6–3, 6–4

Mixed doubles

Louie Bickerton /

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defeated Birdie Bond / Vernon Kirby 1–6, 6–3, 6–3

Notes

References

External links

Australian Open official website
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