1959 French Championships (tennis)


The 1959 French Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 19 May until 31 May. It was the 58th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1959. Nicola Pietrangeli and Christine Truman won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Nicola Pietrangeli defeated Ian Vermaak 3–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–1

Women's singles

Christine Truman defeated Zsuzsi Körmöczy 6–4, 7–5

Men's doubles

Nicola Pietrangeli / Orlando Sirola defeated Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser 6–3, 6–2, 14–12

Women's doubles

Sandra Reynolds / Renée Schuurman defeated Yola Ramírez / Rosie Reyes 2–6, 6–0, 6–1

Mixed doubles

Yola Ramírez / Billy Knight defeated Renée Schuurman / Rod Laver 6–4, 6–4