Adrian Quist defeated Jack Crawford 6–3, 6–1, 6–2 in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1940 Australian Championships.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Adrian Quist is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
John Bromwich (semifinals) Adrian Quist (champion) Harry Hopman (quarterfinals) Jack Crawford (finalist) Vivian McGrath (semifinals) Max Newcombe (quarterfinals) Bill Sidwell (quarterfinals) Jack Harper (second round)
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Finals
Earlier rounds
Section 1
Section 2
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