The women's doubles tournament at the

1968 French Open The 1968 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from Monday 27 May until Sunday 9 June 1968. It was the 67th edition of the French Open, t ...

was held from 27 May to 9 June 1968 on the outdoor clay courts at the

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in Paris, France. The second-seeded team of

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and Ann Jones won the title, defeating the first-seeded pair of

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and

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in the final in three sets.

Seeds

Draw

Finals

Top half

Bottom half

References

External links

Main draw1968 French Open – Women's draws and results
at the

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