The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, is a Grand Slam tennis tournament played on clay, inaugurated in 1891 as the French Championships. The tournament takes place in Paris, at the Roland-Garros stadium, since 1928.
Organized by the French Tennis Federation (FFT), it is held between the last week of May and the first week of June, being the second Grand Slam of the year after the Australian Open, and before Wimbledon and the US Open. It is the only Grand Slam played on clay since the US Open abandoned this surface in 1978.
The tournament started with a few participants and has grown to attract the world's top players. Originally reserved for members of French clubs, it became international, with the first edition featuring only five players. The slow surface of Roland-Garros requires endurance and resilience, making this tournament one of the most demanding. Roland-Garros symbolizes excellence in tennis, reflecting sports and social evolutions.
Fun Fact: Rafael Nadal holds the record for the most victories with fourteen titles, underscoring his mastery on clay.
The 2024 edition of Roland Garros will be held from May 20 to June 9 in Paris, at the Roland-Garros stadium, located in the 16th arrondissement. This key moment in the tennis season draws participants and spectators from around the world.
Parking near the stadium is reserved for local residents. Paid public parking is available near the Mandatory Passage Points:
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Access to Roland Garros requires passing through one of the 3 Mandatory Passage Points (PPO) to access the stadium gates. The use of public transport is highly recommended.
The lines 9 (stations Michel-Ange Auteuil and Michel-Ange Molitor) and 10 (stations Porte d'Auteuil, Michel-Ange Molitor, Boulogne Jean-Jaurès, and Pont de Saint-Cloud) serve the Roland-Garros stadium.
The bus lines 22, 32, 52, 62, 72, 123, 241, 260, and PC provide easy access to the PPOs.
The tram also offers an interesting alternative with line T3a passing through Porte d'Auteuil, providing an easy connection with other public transport modes.
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