The 1931 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 22 May until 31 May. It was the 36th staging of the French Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year. Jean Borotra and Cilly Aussem won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Jean Borotra defeated Christian Boussus 2–6, 6–4, 7–5, 6–4

Women's singles

Cilly Aussem defeated Betty Nuthall 8–6, 6–1

Men's doubles

George Lott / John Van Ryn defeated Vernon Kirby / Norman Farquharson 6–4, 6–3, 6–4

Women's doubles

Eileen Bennett Whittingstall / Betty Nuthall defeated Cilly Aussem / Elizabeth Ryan 9–7, 6–2

Mixed doubles

Betty Nuthall / Patrick Spence defeated Dorothy Shepherd Barron / Bunny Austin 6–3, 5–7, 6–3

References

External links

  • French Open official website

An unlocated photo taken in the 1930's shows French tennis players

Finish of the 1931 French Grand Prix Stock Photo Alamy

1931 in tennis Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Category1931 French Grand Prix Wikimedia Commons

Wimbledon tennis Championships June 1931 Mrs Lycett playing