1933 French Championships (tennis)

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The 1933 French Championship (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 25 May until 5 June. It was the 38th edition of the French Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.[3][4] Jack Crawford and Margaret Scriven won the singles title. Jack Crawford was the first non-Frenchman to win the French Open men's singles title.

Date25 May – 5 June 1933
Edition38th
Category9th Grand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceClay
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1933 French Championships
Date25 May – 5 June 1933
Edition38th
Category9th Grand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceClay
LocationParis (XVIe), France
VenueStade Roland Garros
Champions
Men's singles
Australia Jack Crawford[1]
Women's singles
United Kingdom Margaret Scriven[2]
Men's doubles
United Kingdom Pat Hughes / United Kingdom Fred Perry
Women's doubles
France Simonne Mathieu / United States Elizabeth Ryan
Mixed doubles
United Kingdom Margaret Scriven / Australia Jack Crawford
← 1932 Â·
· 1934 â†’
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Finals

Men's singles

Australia Jack Crawford (AUS) defeated France Henri Cochet (FRA) 8–6, 6–1, 6–3

Women's singles

United Kingdom Margaret Scriven (GBR) defeated France Simonne Mathieu (FRA) 6–2, 4–6, 6–4

Men's doubles

United Kingdom Pat Hughes / United Kingdom Fred Perry defeated Australia Adrian Quist / Australia Vivian McGrath 6–2, 6–4, 2–6, 7–5

Women's doubles

France Simonne Mathieu / United States Elizabeth Ryan defeated France Sylvie Jung Henrotin / France Colette Rosambert 6–1, 6–3

Mixed doubles

United Kingdom Margaret Scriven / Australia Jack Crawford defeated United Kingdom Betty Nuthall / United Kingdom Fred Perry 6–2, 6–3

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