This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1947. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the men's and women's ILTF tennis circuits.
Australian Open CategoryChampion(s)Finalist(s)ScoreMen's singles Dinny Pails John Bromwich 4–6, 6–4, 3–6, 7–5, 8–6Women's singles Nancye Wynne Bolton Nell Hall Hopman 6–3, 6–2Men's doubles John Bromwich Adrian Quist Frank Sedgman George Worthington 6–1, 6–3, 6–1The Tennis Australia website erroneously specifies F Skillicorn as partner for Frank Sedgman.Women's doubles Thelma Coyne Long Nancye Wynne Bolton Mary Bevis Joyce Fitch 6–3, 6–3Mixed doubles Nancye Wynne Bolton Colin Long Joyce Fitch John Bromwich 6–3, 6–3
French Open CategoryChampion(s)Finalist(s)ScoreMen's singles József Asbóth Eric Sturgess 8–6, 7–5, 6–4 Women's singles Patricia Todd Doris Hart 6–3, 3–6, 6–4 Men's doubles Eustace Fannin Eric Sturgess Tom Brown Bill Sidwell 6–4, 4–6, 6–4, 6–3 Women's doubles Louise Brough Margaret Osborne Doris Hart Patricia Todd 7–5, 6–2Mixed doubles Sheila Piercey Summers Eric Sturgess Jadwiga Jędrzejowska Cristea Caralulis 6–0, 6–0Boys' singles Jacques Brichant Alan Roberts 6–3, 4–6, 7–5
Wimbledon CategoryChampion(s)Finalist(s)ScoreMen's singles Jack Kramer Tom Brown 6–1, 6–3, 6–2 Women's singles Margaret Osborne Doris Hart 6–2, 6–4 Men's doubles Bob Falkenburg Jack Kramer Tony Mottram Bill Sidwell 8–6, 6–3, 6–3 Women's doubles Doris Hart Patricia Todd Louise Brough Margaret Osborne 3–6, 6–4, 7–5 Mixed doubles John Bromwich Louise Brough Colin Long Nancye Wynne Bolton 1–6, 6–4, 6–2
US Open CategoryChampion(s)Finalist(s)ScoreMen's singles Jack Kramer Frank Parker 4–6, 2–6, 6–1, 6–0, 6–3Women's singles Louise Brough Margaret Osborne 8–6, 4–6, 6–1Men's doubles Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder Bill Talbert Bill Sidwell 6–4, 7–5, 6–3 Collins, p. 477Women's doubles Louise Brough Margaret Osborne Patricia Todd Doris Hart 5–7, 6–3, 7–5 Collins, p. 480Mixed doubles Louise Brough John Bromwich Gussie Moran Pancho Segura 6–3, 6–1 Collins, p. 482
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External links
Official website of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Official website of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Official website of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Official website of the International Team Competition in Men's Tennis (Davis Cup) Official website of the International Team Competition in Women's Tennis (Fed Cup)