The 1962 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the White City Tennis Club, Sydney, Australia from 5 January to 15 January. It was the 50th edition of the Australian Championships, the 14th held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were taken by Rod Laver and Margaret Smith. Laver's win was the first step towards his first Grand Slam. Australian Open 1962: January 5–15, 1962 at White City Tennis Club. Men's singles: Rod Laver — 3rd major title. Women's singles: Margaret Smith — 3rd major title. Wiki link