1968 French Open – Men's doubles explained

Ken Rosewall and Fred Stolle defeated Roy Emerson and Rod Laver 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 in the final to win the men's doubles title at the 1968 French Open tennis tournament.^{[1] [2]} John Newcombe and Tony Roche were the defending champions but chose not to defend their title.

Seeds

1. Rod Laver / Roy Emerson (final)
2. Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle (champions)
3. Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan (semifinals)
4. Andrés Gimeno / Richard Pancho Gonzales (quarterfinals)
5. Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac (semifinals)
6. Owen Davidson / Michael Sangster (third round)
7. Thomaz Koch / José Edison Mandarino (quarterfinals)
8. John Alexander / Dick Crealy (second round)

Draw

Top half

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 4

External links

• Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) – main draw
• 1968 French Open – Men's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation

Notes and References

1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 400. 2nd.
2. Web site: 1968 Roland Garros Men's Doubles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).