1961 French Championships (tennis)


The 1961 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 15 May until 28 May. It was the 60th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1961. Manuel Santana and Ann Haydon won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Manuel Santana defeated Nicola Pietrangeli 4–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0, 6–2

Women's singles

Ann Haydon defeated Yola Ramírez 6–2, 6–1

Men's doubles

Roy Emerson / Rod Laver defeated Bob Howe / Bob Mark 3–6, 6–1, 6–1, 6–4

Women's doubles

Sandra Reynolds / Renee Schuurman defeated Maria Bueno / Darlene Hard walkover

Mixed doubles

Darlene Hard / Rod Laver defeated Vera Suková / Jirí Javorský 6–0, 2–6, 6–3