Early Notable French Open Winners
- H. Briggs was the first French Championship winner who defeated P. Baigneres.
- 1897. Adine Masson became the first ladies' tournament champion when she defeated P. Girod 6-3 6-1.
- 1925. Suzanne Lenglen was the first Grand Slam title winner in the women's singles and René Lacoste in the men's singles.
- Max Decugis, a French player, won 8 titles before WWI.
- 1938. Don Budge is the only American to win 4 Grand Slams in one year.
- 1956. Althea Gibson is the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title.
- Chris Evert holds the most French Open championship titles in the women's singles.
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