1961 Australian Championships – Women's singles
| Women's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1961 Australian Championships | |
| Champion | Margaret Smith |
| Runner-up | Jan Lehane |
| Score | 6–1, 6–4 |
| Draw | 44 |
| Seeds | 8 |
First-seeded Margaret Smith defeated Jan Lehane 6–1, 6–4 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1961 Australian Championships.