1956 French Championships – Women's singles
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Althea Gibson defeated Angela Mortimer in the final, 6–0, 12–10 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1956 French Championships.[1] It was her first Grand Slam tournament title, and Gibson became the first African American to win a Grand Slam tournament.[2]
Quick Facts Women's singles, Final ...
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Champion | Althea Gibson | ||||||
Runner-up | Angela Mortimer | ||||||
Score | 6–0, 12–10 | ||||||
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Draw | 55 | ||||||
Seeds | 16 | ||||||
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