1957 French Championships (tennis)
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The 1957 French Championships (now known as the French Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 21 May until 1 June. It was the 61st staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1957. Sven Davidson and Shirley Bloomer won the singles titles.
1957 French Championships | |
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Date | 21 May – 1 June 1957 |
Edition | 56 |
Category | 27th Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Clay |
Location | Paris (XVIe), France |
Venue | Stade Roland Garros |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
Sven Davidson[1] | |
Women's singles | |
Shirley Bloomer[2] | |
Men's doubles | |
Malcolm Anderson / Ashley Cooper | |
Women's doubles | |
Shirley Bloomer / Darlene Hard | |
Mixed doubles | |
Věra Pužejová / Jirí Javorský |
Sven Davidson defeated Herbert Flam 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
Shirley Bloomer defeated Dorothy Head Knode 6–1, 6–3
Malcolm Anderson / Ashley Cooper defeated Don Candy / Mervyn Rose 6–3, 6–0, 6–3
Shirley Bloomer / Darlene Hard defeated Yola Ramírez / Rosie Reyes 7–5, 4–6, 7–5
Věra Pužejová / Jiří Javorský defeated Edda Buding / Luis Ayala 6–3, 6–4
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