The 1968 French Covered Court Championships was a

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tournament played on indoor

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s. It was the last edition of the French Covered Court Championships before it was taken over by the

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. It took place at the

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in Paris, France, and was held from 12 February through 18 February 1968. Milan Holeček and Nell Truman won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Milan Holeček defeated

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6–4, 10–8, 3–6, 6–3

Women's singles

Nell Truman defeated Évelyne Terras 6–4, 6–1

Men's doubles

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/ Daniel Contet defeated

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3–6, 10–8, 6–2, 19–17

Women's doubles

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/ Monique Salfati defeated Janine Lieffrig / Johanne Venturino 3–6, 6–0, 6–3

Mixed doubles

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/ Nell Truman defeated Jean-Pierre Courcol / Évelyne Terras 6–2, 1–6, 6–3

References

External links

ATP tournament profile
{{Paris Masters tournaments