French Open winners and runner-ups (female)-From 1969-1960

The French Open for women was initially reserved to members only. After the championship opened to international competitors, it was named as French International Championships, but before the open era. In this era, Helen Wills Moody won the record four French Open titles in respective years 1928, 1929, 1930 and 1932.The record for most consecutive titles of this era is three and is help by Wills Moody (1928-1930) and Hilde Krahwinkel Sperling (1935-1937).

It was in the Open Era of the French Open where the professional tennis players were allowed and Chris Evert set the record for most titles (7) in 1974, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985 and 1986.  

The era of 1969-1960 in women French Open tennis tournaments had many different tennis players winning this title but two famous female tennis player names which were repeatedly seen winning and as a runner-up were Margaret Smith and Lesley Turner. The list of female winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championship during 1969-1960 is as follow:

Winners and runner-up of 1969

• Margaret Smith Court
• Ann Jones

Winners and runner-up of 1968

• Nancy Richey
• Ann Jones

Winners and runner-up of 1967

• Francoise Durr
• Lesley Turner

Winners and runner-up of 1966

• Ann Haydon Jones
• Nancy Richey

Winners and runner-up of 1965

• Lesley Turner
• Margaret Smith

Winners and runner-up of 1964

• Margaret Smith
• French Open runner-up (female)-1964: Maria Bueno

Winners and runner-up of 1963

• Lesley Turner
• French Open runner-up (female)-1963: Ann Jones

Winners and runner-up of 1962

• Margaret Smith
• Lesley Turner

Winners and runner-up of 1961

• Ann Haydon
• Yola Ramirez

Winners and runner-up of 1960

• Darlene R. Hard
• Yola Ramirez

French Open winners and runner-ups (female)-From 1979-1970

The women’s singles rules have changed over the period of time since the first edition. The event, since the commencement, has been played on the knock out format which means that any player who fails to win even a single match will exit from entering the next round. For women, the French Open format comprised of three sets only for the decider. The best of twelve point tie break was introduced in the women French Open singles title in 1973 for the first two sets to decide the match in the third and final set.

Although many players have shown outstanding skills on the French Open court but very few have been able to win without losing a set. This feat was achieved by Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1971, Billie Jean King in 1972, Chris Evert in 1974, Steffi Graf in 1988, Aranrxa Sanchez Vicario in 1994 and Henin did it twice, first in 2006 and then in 2007. Monica Seles and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario won the French Open Championship title for three times. It was only in 2011 when a Chinese player Li Na became the first Chinese player ever in the history (male or female) to win a Grand Slam singles title and that too the French Open. 

The era of 1979-1970 in women French Open tennis tournaments has been a decade of famous tennis players like Chris Evert, Billie Jean King and Margaret Smith-Court. Among these famous female tennis players, Chris Evert ruled this era in French Open Championship. The list of female winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championship during 1979-1970 is as follow:

French Open winners and runner-ups (female)-From 1989-1980

 

The era of 1989-1980 in women French Open tennis tournaments was a sensational title run for two of the most female tennis players, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert-Lloyd, winning the most number of French Open title. Along with them, it was Steffi Graf who won multiple French Open titles and joined the Navratilova-Chris-Graff rival trio. The overall titles for these three female players along with their French Open titles are as follows:

• Navratilova won 18 Grand Slam titles  out of which 9 titles are of Wimbledon, 2 are the French Open titles, 3 are Australian Open and 4 are US Open championship titles.
• Chris Evert has also won 18 Grand Slam titles out of which Chris claimed 7 French Open titles, 3 Wimbledon titles, 2 Australian Open titles and 6 US Open championship titles.
• Steffi Graf, only second to Margaret’s 24 titles, claimed 22 Grand Slams in which Graf claimed 6 French Open titles, 4 Australian Open titles, 7 Wimbledon titles and 5 US Open championship titles.

These three legendary players have either been runner-up or winner on the French Court, making it impossible for any other player to dominate the clay surface.  These legendary female tennis players ruled not only the clay court but all Grand Slams during this era. The list of female winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championship during 1989-1980 is as follow:

Winners of French Open Championship from 1989-1980 are:

• Sanchez Vicario (1989)
• Steffi Graf
• Steffi Graf
• Christ Evert-Lloyd
• Chris-Evert-Lloyd
• Martine Navratilova
• Chris Evert-Lloyd
• Martina Navratilova
• Hana Mandlikova
• Chris Evert-Lloyd

• Steffi Graf
• Natasha Zvereva
• Martina Navratilova
• Martina Navratilova
• Martina Navratilova
• Chris Evert-Lloyd
• Mima Jausovec
• Andrea Jaeger
• Sylvia Hanika
• Sylvia Hanika

French Open winners and runner-ups (female)-From 1999-1990

The era of 1999-1990 in women French Open tennis tournaments could be dedicated to famous female tennis players, Steffi Graff and Monica Seles as these two tennis players shared the most number of French Open Championship titles with Sanchez Vicario as the leading runner-up during this decade. The list of female winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championship during 1999-1990 is as follow:

Year 1999-French Open

• Winner of French Open Championship-1999: Steffi Graf

• Runner-up (female)-1999: Martina Hingis

Year 1998-French Open

• Winner of French Open Championship-1998: Aranxta Sanchez-Vicario

• Runner-up of French Open Championship-1998: Monica Seles

Year 1997-French Open

• Winner of the French Open Championship-1997: Iva Majoli

• Runner-up of French Open Championship-1997: Martina Hingis

Year 1996-French Open

• Winner of the French Open Championship-1996: Steffi Graf

• Runner-up of French Open Championship-1996: Sanchez-Vicario

Year 1995-French Open

• Winner of the French Open Championship-1995: Steffi Graf

• Runner-up of French Open Championship-1995: Sanchez Vicario

Year 1994-French Open

• Winner of the French Open Championship-1994: Sanchez Vicario

• Runner-up of the French Open Championship-1994: Mary Pierce

Year 1993-French Open

• Winner of the French Open Championship: Steffi Graf

• Runner-up of the French Open Championship-1993: Mary Jo Fernandez

Year 1992-French Open

• Winner of the French Open Championship-1992: Monica Seles

• Runner-up of the French Open Championship-1992: Steffi Graf

Year 1991-French Open

• Winner of the French Open Championship-1991: Monica Seles

• Runner-up of the French Open Championship-1991: Sanchez Vicario

Year 1990-French Open

• Winner of the French Open Championship-1990: Monica Seles

• Runner-up of the French Open Championship-1990: Steffi Graf

French Open winners and runner-ups (female)-From 2010-2000

The era of 2010-2000 in women French Open tennis tournaments had many different tennis players winning the title. Among these names, famous female tennis player, Justine Henin-Hardenne ruled this decade and claimed many French Open titles. Henin Hardene owns 7 Grand Slams out of which she has won four French Open grand slam titles. Henin’s mental toughness and her variety of game has helped her win not only on clay but on other courts as well. Legendary players like Navratilova, Agassi and McEnroe have considered Henin Hardenne as the best female tennis player of the present era. She was also included in the  ”30 Legends of Women’s Tennis: Past, Present and Future” in 2011 by TIME.

The list of female winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championship during 2010-2000 is as follow:

Year 2010-2000 French Open Singles Women Winners:

• French Open winner (female)-2010: Francesca Schiavon
• French Open winner (female)-2009: Svetlana Kuznetsova
• French Open winner (female)-2008: Ana Ivanovic
• French Open winner (female)-2007: Justine Henin
• French Open winner (female)-2006: Justine Henin-Hardenne
• French Open winner (female)-2005: Justine Henin-Hardenne
• French Open winner (female)-2004: Anastasia Myskina
• French Open winner (female)-2003: Justine Henin-Hardenne
• French Open winner (female)-2002: Serena Williams
• French Open winner (female)-2001: Jennifer Capriati
• French Open winner (female)-2000: Mary Pierce

• French Open runner-up (female)-2010: Samjantha Stosur
• French Open runner-up (female)-2009: Dinara Safina
• French Open runner-up (female)-2008: Dinara Safina
• French Open runner-up (female)-2007: Ana Ivanovic
• French Open runner-up (female)-2006: Svetlana Kuznetsova
• French Open runner-up (female)-2005: Mary Piece
• French Open runner-up (female)-2004: Elena Dementieva
• French Open runner-up (female)-2003: Kim Clijsters
• French Open runner-up (male)-2002: Venus Williams
• French Open runner-up (female)-2001: Martina Hingis
• French Open runner-up (female)-2000: Conchita Martinez

French Open winners and runner-ups (male)-From 1969-1960

The era of 1969-1960 in French Open tennis tournaments had many different tennis players winning the title. However out of these names, one of the greatest tennis players was Roy Emerson who showed his fantastic capability to play on clay court and won many French Open Championships. Roy Emerson won 2 single French Open titles and 6 doubles French Open titles in his tennis career. His overall Grand Slams titles are 12 which shows his exquisite tennis skills. Rod Laver, Australia’s greatest tennis player, won 11 Grand Slams out of which 2 were French Open titles. Ken Rosewall with 12 grand slams in his career, won two French Open titles in the 60′s.

The list of male winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championship during 1969-1960 is as follow:

Year 1969

• French Open winner (male)-1969: Rod Laver
• French Open runner-up (male)-1969: Ken Rosewall

Year 1968

• French Open winner (male)-1968: Ken Rosewall
• French Open runner-up (male)-1968: Rod Laver

Year 1967

• French Open winner (male)-1967: Roy Emerson
• French Open runner-up (male)-1967: Tony Roche

Year 1966

• French Open winner (male)-1966: Tony Roche
• French Open runner-up (male)-1966: Istvan Gulyas

Year 1965

• French Open winner (male)-1965: Fred Stolle
• French Open runner-up (male)-1965: Tony Roche

Year 1964

• French Open winner (male)-1964: Manuel Santana
• French Open runner-up (male)-1964: Nicola Pietrangeli

Year 1963

• French Open winner (male)-1963: Roy Emerson
• French Open runner-up (male)-1963: Pierre Darmon

Year 1962

• French Open winner (male)-1962: Rod Laver
• French Open runner-up (male)-1962: Roy Emerson

Year 1961

• French Open winner (male)-1961: Manuel Santana
• French Open runner-up (male)-1961: Nicola Pietrangeli

Year 1960

• French Open winner (male)-1960: Nicola Pietrangeli
• French Open runner-up (male)-1960: Luis Ayala

French Open winners and runner-ups (male)-From 1979-1970

 

The era of 1979-1970 in French Open tennis tournaments has been a mix of different famous tennis players. Out of them, one of the greatest tennis players, Bjorn Borg won many French Open Championships. It was this era when Bjorn Borg showed tremendous grip on the clay surface and owned 4 tennis championship titles in the French Open. The other two came in the 80′s era, completing the 6 titles for Bjorn. Bjorn won the French Open titles for four consecutive years while winning the Wimbledon championship along as well. In addition to Bjorn, the other players that won the French Open championship are given below:

The list of male winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championship during 1979-1970 is as follow:

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1979: Male

• Bjorn Borg- Winner
• Victor Pecci- Runner-up

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1978: Male

• Bjorn Borg: Winner
• Guillermo Vilas: Runner-up

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1977: Male

• Guillermo Vilas: Winner
• Brian Gottfried: Runner-up

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1976: Male

• Adriano Panatta: Winner
• Harold Soloman: Runner-up

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1975: Male

• Bjon Borg: Winner
• Guillermo Vilas: Runner-up

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1974: Male

• Bjorn Borg: Winner
• Manuel Orantes: Runner-up

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1973: Male

• Ilie Nastase: Winner
• Nikola Pilic: Runner-up

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1972: Male

• Andres Gimeno: Winner
• Patrick Proisy: Runner-up

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1971: Male

• Jan Kodes: Winner
• Ilie Nastase: Runner-up

French Open winner and runner-up in year 1970: Male

• Jan Kodes: Winner
• Ilie Nastase: Runner-up

French Open winners and runner-ups (male)-From 1989-1980

The era of 1989-1980 in French Open tennis tournaments has been an alternative win pattern which was shared by two famous male tennis players, Ivan Lendl and Mats Wilander. Maximum French Open Championships were claimed by these two tennis players during this decade. Lendl and Wilander faced each other several times in the finals as well. Lendl and Wilander won the same number of French Open Grand Slams (4) in their tennis careers and were considered great rivals of the 80′s. Michael Chang, the youngest tennis player ever to have won the grand slam also claimed the French Open title. 

The list of male winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championship during 1989-1980 is as follow:

1989-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1989: Michael Chang
• Runner-up (male)-1989: Stefan Edberg

1988-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1988: Mats Wilander
• Runner-up (male)-1988: Henri Leconte

1987-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1987: Ivan Lendl
• Runner-up (male)-1987: Mats Wilander

1986-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1986: Ivan Lendl
• Runner-up (male)-1986: Mikael Pernfors

1985-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1985: Mats Wilander
• Runner-up (male)-1985: Ivan Lendl

1984-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1984: Ivan Lendl
• Runner-up (male)-1984: John McEnroe

1983-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1983: Mats Wilander
• Runner-up (male)-1983: Ivan Lendl

1982-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1982: Mats Wilander
• Runner-up (male)-1982: Guillermo Vilas

1981-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1981: Bjorn Borg
• Runner-up (male)-1981: Ivan Lendl

1980-French Open winner and runner-up

• Winner (male)-1980: Bjorn Borg
• Runner-up (male)-1980: Vitas Gerulaitis

French Open winners and runner-ups (male)-From 1999-1990

The era of 1999-1990 in men’s French Open tennis tournaments hasn’t been dominated by one player but many best tennis players claimed the French Open trophy. Playing at clay hasn’t been very easy for every player which definitely highlights Sampras who failed at winning a single title in his glorious tennis career. The era of 90′s couldn’t produce any king of clay like Bjorn Borg who bagged 6 French Open titles and held on to this record till Nadal took over the clay court and equalled 6 French Open Grand Slam record. 

The tennis legend, Jim Courier won the French Open championship twice during this period. The list of male winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championship during 1999-1990 is as follow:

Year 1999-French Open

• Winner: Andre Agassi
• Runner-up: Andre Medvedev

Year 1998-French Open

• Winner: Carlos Moya
• Runner-up: Alex Corretja

Year 1997-French Open

• Winner: Gustavo Kuerten
• Runner-up: Sergi Bruguera

Year 1996-French Open

• Winner: Yevgeny Kafelnikov
• Runner-up:1996: Michael Stich

Year 1995-French Open

• Winner: Thomas Muster
• Runner-up: Michael Chang

Year 1994-French Open

• Winner: Sergi Bruguera
• Runner-up: Alberto Berasategui

Year 1993-French Open

• Winner: Sergi Bruguera
• Runner-up: Jim Courier

Year 1992-French Open

• Winner: Jim Courier
• Runner-up: Petr Korda

Year 1991-French Open

• Winner: Jim Courier
• Runner-up: Andre Agassi

Year 1990-French Open

• Winner: Andres Gomez
• Runner-up: Andre Agassi

French Open winners and runner-ups (male)-From 2010-2000

The era of 2000-2010 in French Open tennis tournament has been much about Rafael Nadal, giving him a tag of Rafa-The Clay King. Along with him, some of the best male tennis players made their way as winners and runner ups of French Open during this time. The list of male tennis players who were the winners and runner-ups of French Open tennis championships from 2010-2000 is as follows:

Year 2010-French Open winner and runner-up

Rafael Nadal won the 2010 French Open title after defeating Robin Soderling.

Year 2009-French Open and runner-up

Roger Federer won his 15th Grand Slam by winning the French Open title 2009 after defeating Robin Soderling again.

Year 2008-French Open and runner-up

The great rivals Federer and Nadal played against each other where Nadal won the title of 2008 French Open.

Year 2007-French Open and runner-up

The rivalry continued for Federer and Nadal and Nadal being the clay King owned another French Open title.

Year 2006-French Open and runner-up

The rivalry started from here between Nadal and Federer and continued for several years till now. Nadal won the year 2006 French Open after defeating Roger Federer.

Year 2005-French Open and runner-up

Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Puerta in 2005 French Open final to win the title.

Year 2004-French Open and runner-up

Gaston Gaudio defeated Guillermo Coria to win the 2004 French Open.

Year 2003-French Open and runner-up

 Juan Carlos Ferrero defeated Martin Verkerk to win the 2003 French Open title.

Year 2002-French Open and runner up

Albert Costa defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero to claim the French Open 2002 title.

Year 2001-French Open and runner-up

Gustavo Kuerten again defeated Alex Corretja in the finals of French Open 2001.

Year 2000-French Open and runner-up

Gustavo Kuerten defeated Magnus Norman.