The 1966 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 23 May until 5 June. It was the 70th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1966. Tony Roche and Ann Jones won the singles titles.
1966 French Championships | |
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Date | 23 May – 5 June 1966 |
Edition | 65 |
Category | 36th Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Clay |
Location | Paris (XVIe), France |
Venue | Stade Roland Garros |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
Tony Roche[1] | |
Women's singles | |
Ann Jones[2] | |
Men's doubles | |
Clark Graebner / Dennis Ralston | |
Women's doubles | |
Margaret Smith / Judy Tegart | |
Mixed doubles | |
Annette Van Zyl / Frew McMillan |
Finals
editMen's singles
editTony Roche defeated István Gulyás 6–1, 6–4, 7–5
Women's singles
editAnn Jones defeated Nancy Richey 6–3, 6–1
Men's doubles
editClark Graebner / Dennis Ralston defeated Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac 6–3, 6–3, 6–0
Women's doubles
editMargaret Smith / Judy Tegart defeated Jill Blackman / Fay Toyne 4–6, 6–1, 6–1
Mixed doubles
editAnnette Van Zyl / Frew McMillan defeated Ann Jones / Clark Graebner 1–6, 6–3, 6–2
References
edit- ^ "Roland-Garros 1966 (Grand Slam) - Men singles" (PDF). Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
- ^ "Roland-Garros 1966 (Grand Slam) - Women singles" (PDF). Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-29.