The 1959 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Memorial Drive, Adelaide, Australia from 16 January to 26 January. It was the 47th edition of the Australian Championships, the 12th held in Adelaide, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Australian Open 1959: January 16–26, 1959 at Memorial Drive. Men's singles: Alex Olmedo. Women's singles: Mary Carter Reitano — 2nd major title. Wiki link