The Australian Pro was a men's professional
tennis
Tennis is a racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball ...
tournament held in 1954. It was billed as the Australian Professional Championships. In many later years, separate pro events were held in various Australian state capitals. From 1957 to 1959
Tournament of Champions events were held in Australia (in 1957 and 1959 in Sydney and 1958 in Melbourne). The Ampol Masters was held in 1958 at White City, Sydney.
Singles finals
Australian Pro
Western Australia Pro
South Australia Pro
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Major professional tennis tournaments before the Open Era
Before the advent of the Open era of tennis competitions in April 1968, only amateurs were allowed to compete in established tournaments, including the four majors. There was no prize money and players were compensated for travel expenses only. Ho ...
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{{Men's tennis seasons
Sports competitions in Sydney
Defunct tennis tournaments in Australia
Professional tennis tournaments before the Open Era
Recurring sporting events established in 1954
Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1966
1954 establishments in Australia
1966 disestablishments in Australia