The 1959 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 19 May until 31 May. It was the 58th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1959. Nicola Pietrangeli and Christine Truman won the singles titles. French Open 1959: May 19–31, 1959 at Stade Roland Garros. Men's singles: Nicola Pietrangeli. Women's singles: Christine Truman. Wiki link