Won the first international French Championships, a major milestone in tennis history.
On June 6, 1925, Suzanne Lenglen added another first to her trailblazing career by claiming the women's singles title at the French Championships, now open to international competitors. The event marked a turning point as it evolved from a national tournament to the international French Championships, the precursor of today’s French Open. Lenglen's victory, resulting from her match against Kitty McKane, emphasized her role in expanding the scope and prestige of the tournament, ushering in a new era for French tennis internationally.