1955 French Championships (tennis) explained

The 1955 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 24 May until 4 June. It was the 59th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1955. Tony Trabert and Angela Mortimer won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1955 French Championships – Men's singles. Tony Trabert defeated Sven Davidson 2–6, 6–1, 6–4, 6–2

Women's singles

See main article: 1955 French Championships – Women's singles. Angela Mortimer defeated Dorothy Knode 2–6, 7–5, 10–8

Men's doubles

Vic Seixas / Tony Trabert defeated Nicola Pietrangeli / Orlando Sirola 6–1, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4

Women's doubles

See main article: 1955 French Championships – Women's doubles. Beverly Baker Fleitz / Darlene Hard defeated Shirley Bloomer / Patricia Ward 7–5, 6–8, 13–11

Mixed doubles

Darlene Hard / Gordon Forbes defeated Jenny Staley / Luis Ayala 5–7, 6–1, 6–2

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