1956 Australian Championships – Men's singles
| Men's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1956 Australian Championships | |
| Champion | Lew Hoad |
| Runner-up | Ken Rosewall |
| Score | 6–4, 3–6, 6–4, 7–5 |
| Draw | 32 |
| Seeds | 8 |
First-seeded Lew Hoad defeated Ken Rosewall 6–4, 3–6, 6–4, 7–5 in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1956 Australian Championships.