French Open Facts
- Roland Garros is the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay courts.
- In 1940 there was no competition in the French Open due to World War II.
- In 1968, the French Open became the first Grand Slam tournament to open to non-amateur players.
- The women's singles event winner receives the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen, which is named after the greatest female player in French tennis history, Suzanne Lenglen.
- The men's singles champion receives Coupe des Mousquetaires, named after the Four Musketeers of French tennis: Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet, and René Lacoste.
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