The 1950 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 54th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1950. Budge Patty and Doris Hart won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Budge Patty defeated Jaroslav Drobný 6–1, 6–2, 3–6, 5–7, 7–5

Women's singles

Doris Hart defeated Patricia Canning Todd 6–4, 4–6, 6–2

Men's doubles

Bill Talbert / Tony Trabert defeated Jaroslav Drobný / Eric Sturgess 6–2, 1–6, 10–8, 6–2

Women's doubles

Doris Hart / Shirley Fry defeated Louise Brough / Margaret Osborne duPont 1–6, 7–5, 6–2

Mixed doubles

Barbara Scofield / Enrique Morea defeated Patricia Canning Todd / Bill Talbert walkover

References

External links

  • French Open official website

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