1961 French Championships – Men's singles
| Men's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1961 French Championships | |
| Champion | Manuel Santana |
| Runner-up | Nicola Pietrangeli |
| Score | 4–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0, 6–2 |
| Draw | 81 |
| Seeds | 16 |
Sixth-seeded Manuel Santana defeated Nicola Pietrangeli 4–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0, 6–2 in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1961 French Championships. Santana became the first Spaniard to win a Grand Slam tournament singles title.