1926 French Championships (tennis)


The 1926 French Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor clay courts at the Croix-Catelan of the Racing [Club de France] in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 2 June until 14 June. It was the 31st staging of the French [Championships |French Championships] and the second Grand [Slam |Grand Slam] tournament of the year.
Suzanne Lenglen repeated her feat of winning every event she was eligible for, in her final year of competition before she turned professional; the tournament was also notable for being the first time American competitors won a title, Vincent Richards and Howard Kinsey in the men's doubles.

Finals

Men's singles

defeated René Lacoste, 6–2, 6–4, 6–3

Women's singles

defeated Mary Browne, 6–1, 6–0

Men's doubles

/ Howard Kinsey defeated Henri Cochet / Jacques Brugnon, 6–4, 6–1, 4–6, 6–4

Women's doubles

/ Julie Vlasto defeated Evelyn Colyer / Kitty McKane, 6–1, 6–1

Mixed doubles

/ Jacques Brugnon defeated Nanette le Besnerais / Jean Borotra, 6–4, 6–3