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 her first French title and second (and last) major title overall, after the 1967 Australian Championships. This was the first Grand Slam tournament to be open to professional players, marking a period in tennis history known as the Open Era.
Françoise Dürr was the defending champion, but was defeated in the fourth round by Gail Sherriff.
Seeds
Billie Jean King (semifinals) Ann Jones (final) Françoise Dürr (fourth round) Rosie Casals (fourth round) Nancy Richey (champion) Kerry Melville (fourth round) Vlasta Vopičková (quarterfinals) Maria Bueno (quarterfinals) Patricia Walkden (fourth round) Lea Pericoli (withdrew) Annette du Plooy (semifinals) Galina Baksheeva (fourth round) Elena Subirats (quarterfinals) Gail Sherriff (quarterfinals) Edda Buding (fourth round) Monique Salfati (second round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Bottom half
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
References
External links
1968 French Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation