1968 French Open


The 1968 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from Monday 27 May until Sunday 9 June 1968. It was the 72nd edition of the French Open, the 38th to be open to foreign competitors, and the second Grand Slam of the year.
This was the first Grand Slam that allowed professional players to compete and the first Grand Slam tournament in the Open Era. Ken Rosewall and Nancy Richey won the singles titles.

Finals

Seniors

Men's Singles

Ken Rosewall defeated Rod Laver, 6–3, 6–1, 2–6, 6–2
Nancy Richey defeated Ann Haydon-Jones, 5–7, 6–4, 6–1
Ken Rosewall / Fred Stolle defeated Roy Emerson / Rod Laver, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3
Françoise Dürr / Ann Haydon-Jones defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King, 7–5, 4–6, 6–4
Françoise Dürr / Jean-Claude Barclay defeated Billie Jean King / Owen Davidson, 6–1, 6–4

Boys' Singles

Phil Dent defeated John Alexander, 6–3, 3–6, 7–5

Girls' Singles

Lesley Hunt defeated Eugenia Isopaitis, 6–4, 6–2