1949 French Championships (tennis)

The 1949 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 18 May until 29 May. It was the 53rd staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1949. Frank Parker and Margaret Osborne duPont won the singles titles.

1949 French Championships
Date18–29 May 1949
Edition48
Category19th Grand Slam (ITF)
SurfaceClay
LocationParis (XVIe), France
VenueStade Roland Garros
Champions
Men's singles
Frank Parker
Women's singles
Margaret Osborne duPont
Men's doubles
Pancho Gonzales / Frank Parker
Women's doubles
Margaret Du Pont / Louise Brough
Mixed doubles
Sheila Piercey Summers / Eric Sturgess
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