The 1961 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 15 May until 28 May. It was the 60th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1961. Manuel Santana and Ann Haydon won the singles titles.
Manuel Santana defeated Nicola Pietrangeli 4âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ1, 3âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ0, 6âÂÂ2
Ann Haydon defeated Yola RamÃÂrez 6âÂÂ2, 6âÂÂ1
Roy Emerson / Rod Laver defeated Bob Howe / Bob Mark 3âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ1, 6âÂÂ1, 6âÂÂ4
Sandra Reynolds / Renee Schuurman defeated Maria Bueno / Darlene Hard walkover
Darlene Hard / Rod Laver defeated Vera Suková / JiràJavorský 6âÂÂ0, 2âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ3