1960 French Championships (tennis)

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The 1960 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 17 May until 29 May. It was the 59th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1960. Nicola Pietrangeli and Darlene Hard won the singles titles.

Date17–29 May 1960
Edition59
Category30th Grand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceClay
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1960 French Championships
Date17–29 May 1960
Edition59
Category30th Grand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceClay
LocationParis (XVIe), France
VenueStade Roland Garros
Champions
Men's singles
Italy Nicola Pietrangeli[1]
Women's singles
United States Darlene Hard[2]
Men's doubles
Australia Roy Emerson / Australia Neale Fraser
Women's doubles
Brazil Maria Bueno / United States Darlene Hard
Mixed doubles
Brazil Maria Bueno / Australia Bob Howe
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Finals

Men's singles

Italy Nicola Pietrangeli defeated Chile Luis Ayala 3–6, 6–3, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3

Women's singles

United States Darlene Hard defeated Mexico Yola Ramírez 6–3, 6–4

Men's doubles

Australia Roy Emerson / Australia Neale Fraser defeated Spain José Luis Arilla / Spain Andrés Gimeno 6–2, 8–10, 7–5, 6–4

Women's doubles

Brazil Maria Bueno / United States Darlene Hard defeated United Kingdom Pat Ward Hales / United Kingdom Ann Haydon 6–2, 7–5

Mixed doubles

Brazil Maria Bueno / Australia Bob Howe defeated United Kingdom Ann Haydon / Australia Roy Emerson 1–6, 6–1, 6–2

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