title: 1946 Australian Championships
text: # 1946 Australian Championships
  
  The 1946 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor grass courts at the Memorial Drive, Adelaide, Australia from 19 January to 29 January. It was the 34th edition of the Australian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 8th held in Adelaide, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. It was also the first edition of the championship after a five-year hiatus due to World War II. The singles titles were won by Australians John Bromwich and Nancye Wynne Bolton.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Men's singles
  
  John Bromwich defeated Dinny Pails 5–7, 6–3, 7–5, 3–6, 6–2
  
  ### Women's singles
  
  Nancye Wynne Bolton defeated Joyce Fitch 6–4, 6–4
  
  ### Men's doubles
  
  John Bromwich / Adrian Quist defeated Max Newcombe / Len Schwartz 6–3, 6–1, 9–7
  
  ### Women's doubles
  
  Joyce Fitch / Mary Bevis defeated Nancye Wynne Bolton / Thelma Coyne Long 9–7, 6–4
  
  ### Mixed doubles
  
  Nancye Wynne Bolton / Colin Long defeated Joyce Fitch / John Bromwich 6–0, 6–4
  
  