1968 French Open
| 1968 French Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27 – June 9 |
| Edition | 67th |
| Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
| Surface | Clay |
| Location | Paris (XVIe), France |
| Venue | Stade Roland Garros |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
 Ken Rosewall [1][2] | |
| Women's Singles | |
 Nancy Richey [1][3] | |
| Men's Doubles | |
|
Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle [1][4] | |
| Women's Doubles | |
 Françoise Dürr /  Ann Haydon-Jones [1][3] | |
| Mixed Doubles | |
|
Françoise Dürr / Jean-Claude Barclay [1][3] | |
The 1968 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France from May 27 through June 9, 1968. It was the 67th edition of the French Open, the 38th to be open to foreign competitors, and the second Grand Slam of the year. It was also the first Grand Slam that allowed professional players, the aforementioned accolade marking the beginning of the tennis Open Era, which continues to the present day.
Seniors
Men's Singles
Ken Rosewall defeated Rod Laver 6–3, 6–1, 2–6, 6–2
- It was Rosewall's 5th career Grand Slam title and his 2nd French Open title.
Women's Singles
Nancy Richey defeated Ann Haydon-Jones 5–7, 6–4, 6–1
- It was Richey's 2nd and last career Grand Slam title and her only French Open title.
Men's Doubles
Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle defeated Roy Emerson / Rod Laver 6–3, 6–4, 6–3
- It was Rosewall's 12th career Grand Slam title and his 4th and last French Open title. It was Stolle's 14th career Grand Slam title and his 3rd and last French Open title.
Women's Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Ann Haydon-Jones defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King 7–5, 4–6, 6–4
- It was Dürr's 3rd career Grand Slam title and her 3rd French Open title. It was Haydon-Jones' 4th career Grand Slam title and her 4th French Open title.
Mixed Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Jean-Claude Barclay defeated Billie Jean King / Owen Davidson 6–1, 6–4
- It was Durr's 4th career Grand Slam title and her 4th French Open title. It was Barclay's 1st career Grand Slam title and his 1st French Open title.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 386–404. ISBN 978-0942257700.
- ↑ "1968 French Open – Men's Singles Draw". ATP. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- 1 2 3 "1968 French Open – Women's Singles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles Draw" (PDF). WTA. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- ↑ "1968 French Open – Men's Doubles Draw". ATP. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
External links
| Preceded by 1968 Australian Championships |
Grand Slams | Succeeded by 1968 Wimbledon Championships |