The 21-year-old filled a Rafael Nadal-sized void at Roland Garros with a marathon 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 victory in four hours and 19 minutes.
Ford will play in part in the upcoming Tests against Japan and New Zealand due to an Achilles injury.
England aim to snap a five-game losing streak against the World XI in the charity football match at Stamford Bridge