1984 French Open Explained

The 1984 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from 28 May until 10 June. It was the 88th staging of the French Open, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1984.[1] [2]

The event was part of the 1984 Volvo Grand Prix and 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series.

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1984 French Open – Men's singles. Ivan Lendl defeated John McEnroe, 3–6, 2–6, 6–4, 7–5, 7–5

Women's singles

See main article: 1984 French Open – Women's singles. Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert, 6–3, 6–1

Men's doubles

See main article: 1984 French Open – Men's doubles. Henri Leconte / Yannick Noah defeated Pavel Složil / Tomáš Šmíd, 6–4, 2–6, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2

Women's doubles

See main article: 1984 French Open – Women's doubles. Martina Navratilova / Pam Shriver defeated Claudia Kohde-Kilsch / Hana Mandlíková, 5–7, 6–3, 6–2

Mixed doubles

See main article: 1984 French Open – Mixed doubles. Anne Smith / Dick Stockton defeated Anne Minter / Laurie Warder, 6–2, 6–4

Prize money

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Singles [3] MenFF1,058,600FF529,300FF264,700FF134,150FF77,650FF42,350FF24,700FF11,900
WomenFF791,600FF422,250FF211,130FF108,750FF57,830FF29,000FF14,000FF7,360
Total prize money for the event was FF14,887,600.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 390, 397, 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 1985. 1986. Willow Books. London. 978-0002181709. John Barrett. 85.