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1953 French Championships (tennis)


The 1953 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 20 May until 31 May. It was the 57th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1953. Ken Rosewall and Maureen Connolly won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1953 French Championships – Men's singles

AUS Ken Rosewall defeated USA Vic Seixas 6–3, 6–4, 1–6, 6–2

Women's singles

Main article: 1953 French Championships – Women's singles

USA Maureen Connolly defeated USA Doris Hart 6–2, 6–4

Men's doubles

Main article: 1953 French Championships – Men's doubles

AUS Lew Hoad / AUS Ken Rosewall defeated AUS Mervyn Rose / AUS Clive Wilderspin 6–2, 6–1, 6–1

Women's doubles

Main article: 1953 French Championships – Women's doubles

USA Shirley Fry / USA Doris Hart defeated USA Maureen Connolly / USA Julia Sampson 6–4, 6–3

Mixed doubles

Main article: 1953 French Championships – Mixed doubles

USA Doris Hart / AUS Vic Seixas defeated USA Maureen Connolly / AUS Mervyn Rose 4–6, 6–4, 6–0

References

References

  1. "Roland-Garros 1953 (Grand Slam) - Men singles". Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT).
  2. "Roland-Garros 1953 (Grand Slam) - Women singles". Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT).
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