The 1928 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 24 May until 4 June. It was the 33rd staging of the French Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year. It was the first tournament held at the new Roland-Garros stadium which was built during the winter of 1927/1928. Henri Cochet and Helen Wills won the singles titles. Wills became the first American women to win the singles event.
Henri Cochet (FRA) defeated René Lacoste (FRA) 5âÂÂ7, 6âÂÂ3, 6âÂÂ1, 6âÂÂ3
Helen Wills (USA) defeated Eileen Bennett (GBR) 6âÂÂ1, 6âÂÂ2
Jean Borotra (FRA) / Jacques Brugnon (FRA) defeated Henri Cochet (FRA) / René de Buzelet (FRA) 6âÂÂ4, 3âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ2, 3âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ4
Phoebe Holcroft Watson (GBR) / Eileen Bennett Whittingstall (GBR) defeated Suzanne Devé (FRA) / Sylvie Lafaurie (FRA) 6âÂÂ0, 6âÂÂ2
Eileen Bennett Whittingstall (GBR) / Henri Cochet (FRA) defeated Helen Wills (USA) / Frank Hunter (USA) 3âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ3, 6âÂÂ3