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1961 French Championships (tennis)

The 1961 French Championships (now known as the French Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 15 May until 28 May. It was the 60th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1961. Manuel Santana and Ann Haydon won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1961 French Championships – Men's singles

ESP Manuel Santana defeated ITA Nicola Pietrangeli 4–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0, 6–2

Women's singles

Main article: 1961 French Championships – Women's singles

GBR Ann Haydon defeated MEX Yola Ramírez 6–2, 6–1

Men's doubles

Main article: 1961 French Championships – Men's doubles

AUS Roy Emerson / AUS Rod Laver defeated AUS Bob Howe / AUS Bob Mark 3–6, 6–1, 6–1, 6–4

Women's doubles

Main article: 1961 French Championships – Women's doubles

RSA Sandra Reynolds / RSA Renee Schuurman defeated BRA Maria Bueno /USA Darlene Hard walkover

Mixed doubles

Main article: 1961 French Championships – Mixed doubles

USA Darlene Hard / AUS Rod Laver defeated TCH Vera Suková / TCH Jirí Javorský 6–0, 2–6, 6–3

References

References

  1. "Roland-Garros 1961 (Grand Slam) - Men singles". Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT).
  2. "Roland-Garros 1961 (Grand Slam) - Women singles". Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT).
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