1968 French Open – Women's Singles


Fifth-seeded Nancy Richey defeated Ann Jones in the final, 5–7, 6–4, 6–1 to win the Women's Singles tennis title at the 1968 French Open. It was Richey's first French open title and second Grand Slam title after the 1967 Australian Championships. Françoise Dürr was the defending champion but was defeated in the fourth round by Gail Sherriff. The tournament was the first Grand Slam tournament of the Open Era, in which professionals were allowed to compete against amateurs.

Seeds

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Ann Jones '
Françoise Dürr '
Rosie Casals '
Nancy Richey
Kerry Melville '
Vlasta Vopičková '
Maria Bueno '
Patricia Walkden '
Lea Pericoli '
Annette du Plooy '
Galina Baksheeva '
Elena Subirats '
Gail Sherriff '
Edda Buding '
Monique Salfati

Draw

Finals

Top half

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Bottom half

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8