The 1955 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 24 May until 4 June. It was the 59th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1955. Tony Trabert and Angela Mortimer won the singles titles.
1955 French Championships | |
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Date | 24 May – 4 June 1955 |
Edition | 54 |
Category | 25th Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Clay |
Location | Paris (XVIe), France |
Venue | Stade Roland Garros |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
Tony Trabert[1] | |
Women's singles | |
Angela Mortimer[2] | |
Men's doubles | |
Vic Seixas / Tony Trabert | |
Women's doubles | |
Beverly Baker Fleitz / Darlene Hard | |
Mixed doubles | |
Darlene Hard / Gordon Forbes |
Tony Trabert defeated Sven Davidson 2–6, 6–1, 6–4, 6–2
Angela Mortimer defeated Dorothy Knode 2–6, 7–5, 10–8
Vic Seixas / Tony Trabert defeated Nicola Pietrangeli / Orlando Sirola 6–1, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4
Beverly Baker Fleitz / Darlene Hard defeated Shirley Bloomer / Patricia Ward 7–5, 6–8, 13–11
Darlene Hard / Gordon Forbes defeated Jenny Staley / Luis Ayala 5–7, 6–1, 6–2