1951 French Championships (tennis) explained

The 1951 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 23 May until 3 June. It was the 55th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1951. Jaroslav Drobný and Shirley Fry won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1951 French Championships – Men's singles. Jaroslav Drobný defeated Eric Sturgess 6–3, 6–3, 6–3

Women's singles

See main article: 1951 French Championships – Women's singles. Shirley Fry defeated Doris Hart 6–3, 3–6, 6–3

Men's doubles

Ken McGregor / Frank Sedgman defeated Gardnar Mulloy / Dick Savitt 6–2, 2–6, 9–7, 7–5

Women's doubles

Shirley Fry / Doris Hart defeated Beryl Bartlett / Barbara Scofield 10–8, 6–3

Mixed doubles

Doris Hart / Frank Sedgman defeated Thelma Coyne Long / Mervyn Rose 7–5, 6–2

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