1938 French Championships – Women's singles explained

First-seeded Simonne Mathieu defeated Nelly Adamson 6–0, 6–3 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1938 French Championships.^[1] Hilde Sperling was the three-time defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below. Simonne Mathieu is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.

1. Simonne Mathieu (champion)
2. Nancye Wynne Bolton (third round)
3. Sylvie Henrotin (quarterfinals)
4. Valerie Scott (second round)
5. Arlette Halff (semifinals)
6. Nell Hall Hopman (third round)
7. Madzy Rollin Couquerque (semifinals)
8. Esther Hein-Mueller (second round)

Draw

Key

• Q = Qualifier
• WC = Wild card
• LL = Lucky loser
• r = Retired

Earlier rounds

Section 4

Notes and References

1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 394.