1975 French Open Explained

The 1975 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 4 June until 15 June. It was the 79th staging of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1975.[1] [2] Björn Borg won the men's singles title and Chris Evert won the women's single title.

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1975 French Open – Men's singles. Björn Borg defeated Guillermo Vilas, 6–2, 6–3, 6–4

Women's singles

See main article: 1975 French Open – Women's singles. Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova, 2–6, 6–2, 6–1

Men's doubles

See main article: 1975 French Open – Men's doubles. Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez defeated John Alexander / Phil Dent, 6–4, 2–6, 6–2, 6–4

Women's doubles

See main article: 1975 French Open – Women's doubles. Chris Evert / Martina Navratilova defeated Julie Anthony / Olga Morozova, 6–3, 6–2

Mixed doubles

See main article: 1975 French Open – Mixed doubles. Fiorella Bonicelli / Thomaz Koch defeated Pam Teeguarden / Jaime Fillol, 6–4, 7–6

Prize money

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Singles [3] MenFF120,000FF60,000FF30,000FF15,000FF7,500FF4,500FF2,000FF1,000
WomenFF40,000FF20,000FF10,000FF5,000-FF3,000FF1,500FF1,000

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York] . 978-0942257700. 2nd. 389, 396, 400, 402–3.
  2. Book: Roland Garros : Le Livre du Tournoi du Centenaire. 1991. Fédération Française de Tennis. Paris. 2906450510. 240–245. Gilles Delamarre.
  3. Book: World of Tennis '76. 1977. Queen Anne Press. London. 978-0362002751. John Barrett. 35.