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1953 French Championships (tennis)
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The 1953 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 20 May until 31 May. It was the 57th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1953. Ken Rosewall and Maureen Connolly won the singles titles.
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Finals
Men's singles
Ken Rosewall defeated 
Vic Seixas 6–3, 6–4, 1–6, 6–2
Women's singles
Maureen Connolly defeated Doris Hart 6–2, 6–4
Men's doubles
Lew Hoad / Ken Rosewall defeated Mervyn Rose / Clive Wilderspin 6–2, 6–1, 6–1
Women's doubles
Shirley Fry / Doris Hart defeated Maureen Connolly / Julia Sampson 6–4, 6–3
Mixed doubles
Doris Hart / Vic Seixas defeated Maureen Connolly / Mervyn Rose 4–6, 6–4, 6–0
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