The 1959 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 19 May until 31 May. It was the 58th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1959. Nicola Pietrangeli and Christine Truman won the singles titles.
Nicola Pietrangeli defeated Ian Vermaak 3âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ3, 6âÂÂ4, 6âÂÂ1
Christine Truman defeated Zsuzsi Körmöczy 6âÂÂ4, 7âÂÂ5
Nicola Pietrangeli / Orlando Sirola defeated Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser 6âÂÂ3, 6âÂÂ2, 14âÂÂ12
Sandra Reynolds / Renée Schuurman defeated Yola RamÃÂrez / Rosie Reyes 2âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ0, 6âÂÂ1
Yola RamÃÂrez / Billy Knight defeated Renée Schuurman / Rod Laver 6âÂÂ4, 6âÂÂ4