1949 French Championships (tennis)


The 1949 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 18 May until 28 May. It was the 53rd staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1949. Frank Parker and Margaret Osborne duPont won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's Singles

defeated Budge Patty 6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 6–4

Women's Singles

defeated Nelly Adamson 7–5, 6–2

Men's Doubles

/ Frank Parker defeated Eustace Fannin / Eric Sturgess 6–3, 8–6, 5–7, 6–3

Women's Doubles

/ Louise Brough defeated Joy Gannon / Betty Hilton 7–5, 6–1

Mixed Doubles

/ Eric Sturgess defeated Jean Quertier / Gerry Oakley 6–1, 6–1