The 1984 French Open was a

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tournament that took place on the outdoor

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s at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from 28 May until 10 June. It was the 83rd staging of the

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, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1984. The event was part of the 1984 Volvo Grand Prix and 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series.

Finals

Men's singles

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defeated

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, 3–6, 2–6, 6–4, 7–5, 7–5 *It was Lendl's first career Grand Slam title.

Women's singles

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defeated

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, 6–3, 6–1 *It was Navratilova's ninth career Grand Slam title, and her second (and last) French Open title.

Men's doubles

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defeated Pavel Složil / Tomáš Šmíd, 6–4, 2–6, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2

Women's doubles

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defeated Claudia Kohde-Kilsch /

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, 5–7, 6–3, 6–2

Mixed doubles

Anne Smith / Dick Stockton defeated Anne Minter / Laurie Warder, 6–2, 6–4

Prize money

Total prize money for the event was FF14,887,600.

References

External links

French Open official website
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