The 1953 French Championships (now known as the French Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France.

The tournament ran from 20 May until 31 May.

It was the 57th staging of the French Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1953.

Ken Rosewall and Maureen Connolly won the singles titles.

Ken Rosewall defeated Vic Seixas 6–3, 6–4, 1–6, 6–2 Maureen Connolly defeated Doris Hart 6–2, 6–4 Lew Hoad / Ken Rosewall defeated Mervyn Rose / Clive Wilderspin 6–2, 6–1, 6–1 Shirley Fry / Doris Hart defeated Maureen Connolly / Julia Sampson 6–4, 6–3 Doris Hart / Vic Seixas defeated Maureen Connolly / Mervyn Rose 4–6, 6–4, 6–0