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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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Early Notable French Open Winners
- H. Briggs was the first French Championship winner who defeated P. Baigneres.
- 1897. Adine Masson became the first ladies' tournament champion when she defeated P. Girod 6-3 6-1.
- 1925. Suzanne Lenglen was the first Grand Slam ...
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The French Open
- The French Open is an annual tennis tournament event. It is held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, and is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis.
- The French Open was established in 1891. It was exclusively a men's tournament and only for residents of France. Six ...
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The King of Clay
Rafael Nadal has only lost three times in his 108 matches in over 16 years in the French Open. He holds 13 Roland Garros titles.
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French Open Winner (1970 - 2000)
- 1970. Australia's Margaret Court became the first woman to win all four Grand Slam titles in one year.
- 1972. Andres Gimeno from Spain became the oldest French Open champion at 34 years old.
- 1988. Steffi Graf won all 4 Gland S...
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