Bernard initially intended to play only in the doubles event but was persuaded to enter the singles competition as well.

In the same 1946 French Championships Bernard also won the Men's Doubles with Yvon Petra.

In the 1935 French Open, he won the Mixed Doubles with Lolette Payot.

[4] The trophy for the winners of the mixed doubles competition at the French Open is now known as the "Coupe Marcel Bernard".

His name is also commemorated at the Roland-Garros Stadium by the walkway "Allée Marcel Bernard" which leads to the Suzanne Lenglen Court.