First-seeded Simonne Mathieu defeated Nelly Adamson 6–0, 6–3 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1938 French Championships. Hilde Sperling was the three-time defending champion, but did not compete this year.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Simonne Mathieu is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Simonne Mathieu (champion) Nancye Wynne Bolton (third round) Sylvie Henrotin (quarterfinals) Valerie Scott (second round) Arlette Halff (semifinals) Nell Hall Hopman (third round) Madzy Rollin Couquerque (semifinals) Esther Hein-Mueller (second round)
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Finals
Earlier rounds
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
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