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1966 French Championships (tennis)

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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 65th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1966. Tony Roche and Ann Jones won the singles titles.

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Finals

Men's singles

Australia Tony Roche defeated Hungary István Gulyás 6–1, 6–4, 7–5

Women's singles

United Kingdom Ann Jones defeated United States Nancy Richey 6–3, 6–1

Men's doubles

United States Clark Graebner / United States Dennis Ralston defeated Romania Ilie Năstase / Romania Ion Țiriac 6–3, 6–3, 6–0

Women's doubles

Australia Margaret Smith / Australia Judy Tegart defeated Australia Jill Blackman / Australia Fay Toyne 4–6, 6–1, 6–1

Mixed doubles

South Africa Annette Van Zyl / South Africa Frew McMillan defeated United Kingdom Ann Jones / United States Clark Graebner 1–6, 6–3, 6–2

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