1965 Australian Championships


The 1965 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Melbourne, Australia from 22 January to 1 February. It was the 53rd edition of the Australian Championships, the 15th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Roy Emerson and Margaret Smith.

Champions

Men's Singles

defeated Fred Stolle 7–9, 2–6, 6–4, 7–5, 6–1

Women's Singles

defeated Maria Bueno 5–7, 6–4, 5–2 retired

Men's Doubles

/ Tony Roche defeated Roy Emerson / Fred Stolle 3–6, 4–6, 13–11, 6–3, 6–4

Women's Doubles

/ Lesley Turner defeated Robyn Ebbern / Billie Jean Moffitt, 1–6, 6–2, 6–3

Mixed Doubles

/ Owen Davidson and Margaret Smith / John Newcombe