The 1956 French Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 15 May until 26 May. It was the 60th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1956. Lew Hoad and Althea Gibson won the singles titles. French Open 1956: May 15–26, 1956 at Stade Roland Garros. Men's singles: Lew Hoad — 2nd major title. Women's singles: Althea Gibson. Wiki link