1999 French Open Explained

The 1999 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 24 May until 6 June. It was the 103rd staging of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1999.

Seniors

Men's singles

See main article: 1999 French Open – Men's singles. Andre Agassi[1] defeated Andrei Medvedev, 1–6, 2–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4

• It was Agassi's 4th career Grand Slam singles title and his 1st and only title at the French Open.

Women's singles

See main article: 1999 French Open – Women's singles. Steffi Graf defeated Martina Hingis, 4–6, 7–5, 6–2

• It was Graf's 22nd and last career Grand Slam singles title and her 6th title at the French Open.

Men's doubles

See main article: 1999 French Open – Men's doubles. Mahesh Bhupathi / Leander Paes defeated Goran Ivanišević / Jeff Tarango, 6–2, 7–5

• It was Bhupathi's 1st career Grand Slam doubles title.

• It was Paes' 1st career Grand Slam doubles title.

Women's doubles

See main article: 1999 French Open – Women's doubles. Serena Williams / Venus Williams defeated Martina Hingis / Anna Kournikova, 6–3, 6–7(2–7), 8–6

• It was S. Williams' 1st career Grand Slam doubles title.

• It was V. Williams' 1st career Grand Slam doubles title.

Mixed doubles

See main article: 1999 French Open – Mixed doubles. Katarina Srebotnik / Piet Norval defeated Larisa Neiland / Rick Leach, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3

• It was Srebotnik's 1st career Grand Slam mixed doubles title.

• It was Norval's 1st and only career Grand Slam mixed doubles title.

Juniors

Boys' singles

See main article: 1999 French Open – Boys' singles. Guillermo Coria[2] def. David Nalbandian, 6–4, 6–3

Girls' singles

See main article: 1999 French Open – Girls' singles. Lourdes Domínguez Lino defeated Stéphanie Foretz, 6–4, 6–4

Boys' doubles

See main article: 1999 French Open – Boys' doubles. Irakli Labadze / Lovro Zovko defeated Kristian Pless / Olivier Rochus, 6–1, 7–6

Girls' doubles

See main article: 1999 French Open – Girls' doubles. Flavia Pennetta / Roberta Vinci defeated Mia Buric / Kim Clijsters, 7–5, 5–7, 6–4

Singles players

Men's singles

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Notes and References

  1. Agassi became only the fifth male player in history to complete a Career Slam, and the first to ever win all four Grand Slam tournaments on different surfaces.
  2. Coria reached the 2004 Men's Singles final, but lost to Gastón Gaudio.