1940 Australian Championships
The 1940 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 19 January to 29 January. It was the 33rd edition of the Australian Championships, the 9th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Adrian Quist and Nancye Wynne.Finals
defeated Jack Crawford 6–3, 6–1, 6–2Women's Singles
defeated Thelma Coyne 5–7, 6–4, 6–0Men's Doubles
/ Adrian Quist defeated Jack Crawford / Vivian McGrath 6–3, 7–5, 6–1Women's Doubles
/ Nancye Wynne defeated Joan Hartigan / Edie Niemeyer 7–5, 6–2/ Colin Long defeated Nell Hall Hopman / Harry Hopman 7–5, 2–6, 6–4
