1957 French Championships (tennis)

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The 1957 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 21 May until 1 June. It was the 61st staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1957. Sven Davidson and Shirley Bloomer won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

🇸🇪 Sven Davidson defeated 🇺🇸 Herbert Flam 6–3, 6–4, 6–4

Women's singles

🇬🇧 Shirley Bloomer defeated 🇺🇸 Dorothy Head Knode 6–1, 6–3

Men's doubles

🇦🇺 Malcolm Anderson / 🇦🇺 Ashley Cooper defeated 🇦🇺 Don Candy / 🇦🇺 Mervyn Rose 6–3, 6–0, 6–3

Women's doubles

🇬🇧 Shirley Bloomer / 🇺🇸 Darlene Hard defeated 🇲🇽 Yola Ramírez / 🇲🇽 Rosie Reyes 7–5, 4–6, 7–5

Mixed doubles

Věra Pužejová / Jiří Javorský defeated Edda Buding / Luis Ayala 6–3, 6–4

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