The 1949 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Memorial Drive, Adelaide, Australia from 21 January to 31 January. It was the 37th edition of the Australian Championships, the 9th held in Adelaide, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Australian Open 1949: January 22–31, 1949 at Memorial Drive. Men's singles: Frank Sedgman. Women's singles: Doris Hart. Wiki link