title: 1931 Australian Championships
text: # 1931 Australian Championships
  
  The 1931 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 27 February to 9 March. It was the 24th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 6th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Jack Crawford and Coral McInnes Buttsworth.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Men's singles
  
  Jack Crawford defeated Harry Hopman 6–4, 6–2, 2–6, 6–1
  
  ### Women's singles
  
  Coral McInnes Buttsworth defeated Marjorie Cox Crawford 1–6, 6–3, 6–4
  
  ### Men's doubles
  
  Charles Donohoe / Ray Dunlop defeated Jack Crawford / Harry Hopman 8–6, 6–2, 5–7, 7–9, 6–4
  
  ### Women's doubles
  
  Daphne Akhurst Cozens / Louie Bickerton defeated Nell Lloyd / Gwen Utz 6–0, 6–4
  
  ### Mixed doubles
  
  Marjorie Cox Crawford / Jack Crawford defeated Emily Hood Westacott / Aubrey Willard 7–5, 6–4
  
  