1956 French Championships – Women's singles
Althea Gibson defeated Angela Mortimer in the final, 6–0, 12–10 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1956 French Championships. It was her first Grand Slam tournament title, and Gibson became the first African American to win a Grand Slam tournament.
| Women's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1956 French Championships | |
| Champion | Althea Gibson |
| Runner-up | Angela Mortimer |
| Score | 6–0, 12–10 |
| Seeds | 16 |
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