1953 French Championships (tennis)


The 1953 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 30 May. It was the 57th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1953. Ken Rosewall and Maureen Connolly won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's Singles

defeated Vic Seixas 6–3, 6–4, 1–6, 6–2

Women's Singles

defeated Doris Hart 6–2, 6–4

Men's Doubles

/ Ken Rosewall defeated Mervyn Rose / Clive Wilderspin 6–2, 6–1, 6–1

Women's Doubles

/ Shirley Fry defeated Maureen Connolly / Julia Sampson 6–4, 6–3

Mixed Doubles

/ Vic Seixas defeated Maureen Connolly / Mervyn Rose 4–6, 6–4, 6–0