1947 French Championships (tennis) 1947 French Championships (tennis) The 1947 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 14 July until 26 July. It was the 51st staging of the French Championships. In 1947 (as in 1946) the French Championships were held after Wimbledon and were thus the third Grand Slam tennis event of the year. József Asbóth and Patricia Todd won the singles titles. József Asbóth defeated Eric Sturgess, 8–6, 7–5, 6–4 Patricia Todd defeated Doris Hart, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4
1975 US Open (tennis) 1975 US Open (tennis) The 1975 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Forest Hills, Queens in New York, United States. The tournament ran from 27 August until 7 September. It was the 95th staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1975. During the final three years at the Forest Hills location, 1975-1977, the US Open was played on a green-colored Har-Tru clay surface, a surface slightly harder and faster than red clay. The switch came after player complaints about the poor state and uneven