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1906 Australasian Championships
Date26–31 December 1906 [1] [2]
Edition2nd
Surface Grass
Location Christchurch, New Zealand [1]
Venue Hagley Park
Champions
Singles
New Zealand Anthony Wilding [2]
Doubles
Australia Rodney Heath / New Zealand Anthony Wilding [3]
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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]

Finals

Singles

New Zealand Anthony Wilding defeated New Zealand Francis Fisher, 6–0, 6–4, 6–4. [2]

Doubles

Australia Rodney Heath / New Zealand Anthony Wilding defeated Australia Cecil C. Cox / New Zealand Harry Parker, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2. [3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Tennis Championships. Plat at Christchurch". The Evening Post. 27 December 1906.
  2. ^ a b c d "Lawn Tennis". Poverty Bay Herald. 31 December 1906.
  3. ^ a b "Tennis. Australasian Championships". Wanganui Herald. 31 December 1906.

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