1949 French Championships (tennis)

The 1949 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 18 May until 29 May. It was the 53rd staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1949. Frank Parker and Margaret Osborne duPont won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Frank Parker defeated Budge Patty 6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 6–4

Women's singles

Margaret Osborne duPont defeated Nelly Adamson 7–5, 6–2

Men's doubles

Pancho Gonzales / Frank Parker defeated Eustace Fannin / Eric Sturgess 6–3, 8–6, 5–7, 6–3

Women's doubles

Margaret Osborne duPont / Louise Brough defeated Joy Gannon / Betty Hilton 7–5, 6–1

Mixed doubles

Sheila Piercey Summers / Eric Sturgess defeated Jean Quertier / Gerry Oakley 6–1, 6–1

References

External links

• French Open official website