Billie Jean King defeated Margaret Court in the final, 6–1, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1968 Australian Championships. It was her first Australian Championships singles title. Nancy Richey was the reigning champion, but did not compete that year.
Seeds The joint first seeds received a bye into the second round.
Lesley Turner (semifinals) Billie Jean King (champion) Rosie Casals (quarterfinals) Judy Tegart (semifinals) Kerry Melville (third round) Kathleen Harter (quarterfinals) Mary-Ann Eisel (third round) Margaret Court (final) Elena Subirats (second round) Karen Krantzcke (quarterfinals) Ada Bakker (first round) Gail Sherriff (third round) Helen Gourlay (first round) Lorraine Robinson (withdrew)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Bottom half
Section 3
Section 4
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