1968_French_Open

1968 French Open

1968 French Open

Tennis tournament

The 1968 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from Monday 27 May until Sunday 9 June 1968. It was the 72nd edition of the French Open, the 38th to be open to foreign competitors, and the second major of the year.

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This was the first Grand Slam that allowed professional players to compete and the first Grand Slam tournament in the Open Era. Ken Rosewall and Nancy Richey won the singles titles.[1]

The 72nd staging of the tournament went ahead, despite the French General Strike of 1968 which began on 2 May of that year.

Finals

Seniors

Men's singles

Main article: 1968 French Open – Men's singles

Australia Ken Rosewall defeated Australia Rod Laver, 6–3, 6–1, 2–6, 6–2 [2][3]

  • It was Rosewall's 5th career Grand Slam title and his 2nd French Open title.

Women's singles

Main article: 1968 French Open – Women's singles

United States Nancy Richey defeated United Kingdom Ann Haydon-Jones, 5–7, 6–4, 6–1 [2][4]

  • It was Richey's 2nd and last career Grand Slam title and her only French Open title.

Men's doubles

Main article: 1968 French Open – Men's doubles

Australia Ken Rosewall / Australia Fred Stolle defeated Australia Roy Emerson / Australia Rod Laver, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 [2][5]

  • 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

Main article: 1968 French Open – Women's doubles

France Françoise Dürr / United Kingdom Ann Haydon-Jones defeated United States Rosemary Casals / United States Billie Jean King, 7–5, 4–6, 6–4 [2][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

Main article: 1968 French Open – Mixed doubles

France Françoise Dürr / France Jean-Claude Barclay defeated United States Billie Jean King / Australia Owen Davidson, 6–1, 6–4 [2][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.

Juniors

Boys' singles

Australia Phil Dent defeated Australia John Alexander, 6–3, 3–6, 7–5 [6]

Girls' singles

Australia Lesley Hunt defeated Soviet Union Eugenia Isopaitis, 6–4, 6–2 [6]

References

  1. [1]
    Simon Cambers (9 June 2018). "Richey recalls Roland-Garros triumph". www.rolandgarros.com. Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT).
  2. [2]
    Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 386–404. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  3. [3]
    "1968 French Open – Men's Singles Draw". ATP. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  4. [4]
    "1968 French Open – Women's Singles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles Draw" (PDF). WTA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  5. [5]
    "1968 French Open – Men's Doubles Draw". ATP. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  6. [6]
    "International Junior Championships, Roland Garros – Roll of Honour" (PDF). itftennis.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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