1968 Australian Championships

1968 Australian Championships
Date19–29 January 1968
Edition56th
CategoryGrand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceGrass
LocationMelbourne, Australia
VenueKooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Champions
Men's singles
Australia William Bowrey
Women's singles
United States Billie Jean King
Men's doubles
Australia Dick Crealy / Australia Allan Stone
Women's doubles
Australia Karen Krantzcke / Australia Kerry Melville
Mixed doubles
Australia Dick Crealy / United States Billie Jean King
Boys' singles
Australia Phil Dent
Girls' singles
Australia Lesley Hunt
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The 1968 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place in the outdoor Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia from 19 to 29 January. It was the 56th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as Australian Open), the 16th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. It was also the last Grand Slam tournament to be restricted to amateurs. The singles titles were won by Australian William Bowrey and American Billie Jean King.