This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1940. 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 Adrian Quist Jack Crawford 6–3, 6–1, 6–2Women's singles Nancye Wynne Thelma Coyne 5–7, 6–4, 6–0Men's doubles John Bromwich Adrian Quist Jack Crawford Vivian McGrath 6–3, 7–5, 6–1Women's doubles Thelma Coyne Nancye Wynne Joan Hartigan Edie Niemeyer 7–5, 6–2Mixed doubles Nancye Wynne Colin Long Nell Hall Hopman Harry Hopman 7–5, 2–6, 6–4
French Open No event.
Wimbledon No event.
US Open CategoryChampion(s)Finalist(s)ScoreMen's singles Donald McNeill Bobby Riggs 4–6, 6–8, 6–3, 6–3, 7–5Women's singles Alice Marble Helen Jacobs 6–2, 6–3Men's doubles Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder Gardnar Mulloy Henry Prusoff 6–4, 8–6, 9–7 Collins, p. 477Women's doubles Sarah Palfrey Cooke Alice Marble Dorothy Bundy Marjorie Gladman Van Ryn 6–4, 6–4 Collins, p. 480Mixed doubles Alice Marble Bobby Riggs Dorothy Bundy Jack Kramer 9–7, 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)