The 1992 Australian Open was a

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Flinders Park in

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, Australia and was held from 13 through 26 January 1992. It was the 80th edition of the Australian Open and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Seniors

Men's singles

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defeated

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6–3, 3–6, 6–4, 6–2 * It was Courier's 2nd career Grand Slam title and his 1st Australian Open title.

Women's singles

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defeated

Mary Joe Fernández Mary Joe Fernández Godsick (born María José Fernández; August 19, 1971) is an American former professional tennis player, who reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in both singles and doubles. In singles, Fernández was the runner-up ...

6–2, 6–3 * It was Seles' 5th career Grand Slam title and her 2nd Australian Open title.

Men's doubles

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6–4, 6–3, 6–4 * It was Woodbridge's 2nd career Grand Slam title and his 1st Australian Open title. It was Woodforde's 2nd career Grand Slam title and his 1st Australian Open title.

Women's doubles

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Helena Suková Helena Suková () (born 23 February 1965) is a Czech former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's doubles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), and No. 4 in singles. Suková won 14 major titles: nine in wo ...

defeated

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6–4, 7–6 ^(7–2) * It was Sánchez Vicario's 3rd career Grand Slam title and her 1st Australian Open title. It was Suková's 8th career Grand Slam title and her 2nd Australian Open title.

Mixed doubles

Nicole Provis /

defeated

6–3, 4–6, 11–9"1992 Australian Open Mixed doubles"
WTA * It was Provis' 1st career Grand Slam title and her only Australian Open title. It was Woodforde's 3rd career Grand Slam title and his 2nd Australian Open title.

Juniors

Boys' singles

Grant Doyle defeated Brian Dunn 6–2, 6–0

Girls' singles

Joanne Limmer defeated

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7–5, 6–2

Boys' doubles

Grant Doyle / Brad Sceney defeated Lex Carrington / Jason Thompson 6–4, 6–4

Girls' doubles

/ Nicole London defeated Maija Avotins / Joanne Limmer 6–2, 7–5

Prize money

References

External links

Australian Open official website
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