French Open

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Annual tennis tournament held in Paris, France

Tennis tournament

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The French Open ( ), also known as Roland-Garros, is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. It is the premier clay court tennis championship event in the world and the second of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments, the other three being the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

History

The French Open began in 1891 as a national tournament. It was initially open only to tennis players who were members of French clubs. The tournament became international in 1925, allowing players from around the world to compete. The event was held at the Stade Français in Saint-Cloud before moving to its current location at the Stade Roland Garros in 1928.

Surface

The French Open is played on clay courts, which are made of crushed brick. This surface is known for slowing down the ball and producing a high bounce compared to other surfaces like grass or hard courts. The unique characteristics of clay courts make the French Open one of the most physically demanding tennis tournaments.

Format

The tournament consists of five main events: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. There are also events for junior players, wheelchair players, and legends.

Notable Players

Several players have left a significant mark on the French Open. Rafael Nadal is widely regarded as the "King of Clay" for his record number of titles at Roland Garros. Other notable champions include Björn Borg, Chris Evert, and Steffi Graf.

Venue

The tournament is held at the Stade Roland Garros, named after the French aviator Roland Garros. The venue features several courts, with the main court being Court Philippe Chatrier. The stadium has undergone several renovations to improve facilities and increase seating capacity.

Prize Money and Points

The French Open offers substantial prize money and ranking points, making it one of the most lucrative and prestigious tournaments in the tennis calendar. The prize money is distributed among the winners, runners-up, and other participants based on their progress in the tournament.

Related Pages

• Grand Slam (tennis)
• Australian Open
• Wimbledon Championships
• US Open (tennis)
• Rafael Nadal
• Stade Roland Garros
• Clay court

See Also

• List of French Open champions
• Tennis
• ATP Tour
• WTA Tour

References

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