The 1954 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 22 January to 1 February. It was the 42nd edition of the Australian Championships, the 12th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians Mervyn Rose and Thelma Coyne Long. Australian Open 1954: January 22 – February 1, 1954 at White City Tennis Club. Men's singles: Mervyn Rose. Women's singles: Thelma Coyne Long — 2nd major title. Wiki link