Sixth-seeded Emily Hood Westacott defeated Nell Hopman 6–1, 6–2, in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1939 Australian Championships held in Melbourne.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Emily Westacott is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Nancye Wynne (second round) Thelma Coyne (semifinals) Nell Hopman (finalist) Joan Hartigan (semifinals) Dorothy Stevenson (second round) Emily Hood Westacott (champion) May Hardcastle (quarterfinals) Sadie Berryman (quarterfinals)
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Finals
Earlier rounds
Section 1
Section 2
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