1964 French Championships (tennis) explained

The 1964 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 30 May. It was the 68th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1964. Manuel Santana and Margaret Smith won the singles titles.[1] [2] [3]

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1964 French Championships – Men's singles. Manuel Santana defeated Nicola Pietrangeli 6–3, 6–1, 4–6, 7–5

Women's singles

See main article: 1964 French Championships – Women's singles. Margaret Smith defeated Maria Bueno 5–7, 6–1, 6–2

Men's doubles

Roy Emerson / Ken Fletcher defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche 7–5, 6–3, 3–6, 7–5

Women's doubles

Margaret Smith / Lesley Turner defeated Norma Baylon / Helga Schultze 6–3, 6–1

Mixed doubles

Margaret Smith / Ken Fletcher defeated Lesley Turner / Fred Stolle 6–3, 4–6, 8–6

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 129–131.
  2. Book: Roland Garros : Le Livre du Tournoi du Centenaire. 1991. Fédération Française de Tennis. Paris. 2906450510. 240–245. Gilles Delamarre.
  3. Book: The Encyclopedia of Tennis. 1974. Allen & Unwin. London. 0047960426. 375–378. 1st. Max Robertson.