1970 French Open


The 1970 French Open was a tennis tournament that was held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris in France from 25 May through 7 June 1970. It was the 74th edition of the French Open, the 40th to be open to foreign competitors, and the second Grand Slam of the year. Jan Kodeš and Margaret Court won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Jan Kodeš defeated Željko Franulović, 6–2, 6–4, 6–0

Women's singles

Margaret Court defeated Helga Niessen Masthoff, 6–2, 6–4

Men's doubles

Ilie Năstase / Ion Ţiriac defeated Arthur Ashe / Charlie Pasarell, 6–2, 6–4, 6–3

Women's doubles

Gail Chanfreau / Françoise Dürr defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3

Mixed doubles

Billie Jean King / Bob Hewitt defeated Françoise Dürr / Jean-Claude Barclay, 3–6, 6–4, 6–2

Prize money