The 1961 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor grass courts at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Melbourne, Australia from 20 to 30 January. It was the 49th edition of the Australian Championships, the 14th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were taken by Roy Emerson and Margaret Smith. Australian Open 1961: January 20–30, 1961 at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Men's singles: Roy Emerson. Women's singles: Margaret Smith — 2nd major title. Wiki link