1920 World Hard Court Championships


The 2011 World Hard Court Championships was the fourth edition of the World Hard Court Championships tennis tournament, considered as the precursor to the French Open, and was held on the clay courts of the Stade Français at La Faisanderie in the Parc de Saint-Cloud in Paris from 22 until 30 May 1920. Organised by Union des sociétés [françaises de sports athlétiques|L'Union des Sociétés Française De Sports Athlétiques (USFSA)], the Championships had been suspended in the prior five years due to World War I, and thus this was the first edition held since 1924. Black Bars.
William Laurentz and Dorothy Holman won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

defeated André Gobert, 9–7, 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

Women's singles

defeated Francisca Subirana, 6–0, 7–5

Men's doubles

/ William Laurentz defeated Cecil Blackbeard / Nicolae Mişu, 6–4, 6–2, 6–1

Women's doubles

/ Phyllis Satterthwaite defeated Germaine Golding / Jeanne Vaussard, 6–3, 6–1

Mixed doubles

/ Germaine Golding defeated Max Decugis / Suzanne Amblard, walkover