About Chris O'Neil
Born 1956. Chris O'Neil is an Australian tennis player.
Christine O'Neil (born 19 March 1956) is an Australian former professional tennis player.
O'Neil is best known for her singles victory at the 1978 Australian Open, and was the last Australian to win the title until Ashleigh Barty in 2022. She also became the first unseeded woman to win the title in the Open era. O'Neil is also one of the few players who have won both the Australian Open junior (1973) and senior (1978) titles.
Grand Slam finals Singles (1 title) ResultYearChampionshipSurfaceOpponentScoreWin 1978 Australian Open Grass Betsy Nagelsen 6–3, 7–6(7–3)
Grand Slam tournament performance timeline
Singles Note: The Australian Open was held twice in 1977, in January and December.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Chris O'Neil?
Australian tennis player (born 1956)
When was Chris O'Neil born?
Chris O'Neil was born on 19 March 1956 in Newcastle.
What is Chris O'Neil's occupation?
Chris O'Neil is a tennis player.
What nationality is Chris O'Neil?
Chris O'Neil is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chris O'Neil (tennis)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris O'Neil. https://biography.guide/chris-o-neil/
MLA: "Chris O'Neil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-o-neil/.
Chicago: "Chris O'Neil." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-o-neil/.
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