French Open

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French Open

Roland-Garros

Overview

About this Event

The premier clay court tennis championship in the world, contested annually over fifteen days in Paris. Renowned for gruelling baseline rallies and the unique physics of crushed brick.

Archive

History and heritage

Inaugurated in 1891 as the French Championships and staged at Roland-Garros since 1928, the tournament remains the only Grand Slam played on red clay.

Edition archive

French Open editions

2 editions

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Permanent Venue:All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Location:London, United Kingdom
Cadence:Annual (Late June – July)