The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, is an annual Grand Slam tennis tournament held at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. Organized by the French Tennis Federation, it is the second Grand Slam event of the year, following the Australian Open and preceding Wimbledon and the US Open.
In 1902, the mixed doubles event was added to the French Championships tournament.
In 1907, the women's doubles event was added to the French Championships tournament.
From 1912 to 1914, the World Hard Court Championships were held at Stade Français in Saint-Cloud.
In 1913, Anthony Wilding from New Zealand won the World Hard Court Championships, held at Stade Français in Saint-Cloud.
In 1914, Anthony Wilding from New Zealand won the World Hard Court Championships, held at Stade Français in Saint-Cloud.
In 1915, the French Championships tournament was not organized due to World War I.
In 1919, the French Championships tournament was not organized due to World War I.
In 1920, the World Hard Court Championships were held at Stade Français in Saint-Cloud.
In 1921, Bill Tilden from the US won the World Hard Court Championships, held at Stade Français in Saint-Cloud.
In 1922, the World Hard Court Championships were held in Brussels, Belgium.
In 1923, the World Hard Court Championships were held at Stade Français in Saint-Cloud.
In 1924, the French Championships tournament was played at its fourth venue.
In 1924, there were no World Hard Court Championships due to tennis being played at the Paris Olympic Games in Colombes.
In 1925, the French Championships became open to all amateurs internationally. It was designated a major championship by the International Lawn Tennis Federation. The tournament was held on clay courts at the Stade Français in Saint-Cloud.
In 1926, the Croix-Catelan of the Racing Club de France hosted the French Championships event in Paris on clay courts.
In 1927, the French Championships were held on clay courts at the Stade Français in Saint-Cloud.
In 1927, the Mousquetaires (René Lacoste, Jean Borotra, Henri Cochet, and Jacques Brugnon) won the Davis Cup on American soil, leading the French to decide to defend the cup at a new stadium.
On May 24, 1928, the French International Championships moved to the new tennis stadium at Porte d'Auteuil, named Stade de Roland Garros, and have been held there ever since.
From 1941 through 1945, the Tournoi de France took place on the same grounds, but these events are not recognized by the Fédération Française de Tennis.
From 1941 through 1945, the Tournoi de France took place on the same grounds, but these events are not recognized by the Fédération Française de Tennis.
In 1946, the French Championships were held after Wimbledon, making it the third Grand Slam event of the year.
In 1947, the French Championships were held after Wimbledon, making it the third Grand Slam event of the year.
Since 1953, trophies have been awarded to the winners of the French Open. The trophies are manufactured by Mellerio dits Meller, a famous Parisian jewelry house.
In 1968, the French Championships became the first Grand Slam tournament to go open, allowing both amateurs and professionals to compete.
In 1975, the French Open was the only major tournament that was not played on grass. At the time, it was known as the premier clay court championship.
In 1978, the French Open became the only major tournament played on clay courts after the US Open changed to hard courts.
Since 1979, the trophy awarded to the winner of the women's singles is called the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen.
In 1981, the current design for the Coupe des Mousquetaires, the trophy awarded to the winner of the men's singles, was created by Mellerio dit Meller.
Since 1981, new prizes have been presented at the French Open: the Prix Orange, the Prix Citron, and the Prix Bourgeon.
In 1985, the trophy donated by Suzanne Lenglen's family was awarded for the last time before the FFT made a copy of it.
In 1986, the current version of the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen was awarded for the first time. It is a replica of a cup offered by the city of Nice to Suzanne Lenglen.
In 1988, the central court of the Stade de Roland Garros was renamed Court Philippe Chatrier.
Eurosport began broadcasting the French Open tournament in 1989.
In 1996, Pete Sampras reached the semi-finals of the French Open. This was his best result at the tournament.
From 2004 to 2008, plans were developed to build a covered stadium with a roof at the French Open, due to continued complaints over delayed matches.
Since 2004 and before 2024, a member of the Big Three (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic) was featured in the final of the French Open.
Since 2006, the French Open tournament has begun on a Sunday, featuring 12 singles matches played on the three main courts.
In March 2007, it was announced that the French Open would provide equal prize money for both men and women in all rounds for the first time.
In 2007, Tennis Channel acquired the pay television rights to the French Open and sub-licensed coverage to ESPN.
From 2004 to 2008, plans were developed to build a covered stadium with a roof at the French Open, due to continued complaints over delayed matches.
In 2010, it was announced that the French Open tournament was considering a move away from Roland Garros as part of a continuing rejuvenation.
In 2011, the decision was taken to maintain the French Open tournament within its existing venue, Roland Garros.
The BBC's coverage of the French Open continued until 2011.
From 2012 until 2021, ITV Sport televised the French Open in the United Kingdom.
In May 2015, the city council voted against the expansion project for Roland Garros.
On June 9, 2015, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced the signing of the construction permits for the Roland Garros expansion project, with work scheduled to begin in September.
In August 2015, ESPN announced that it would discontinue its sub-licensing and drop coverage of the French Open beginning in 2016.
In December 2015, the Administrative Court of Paris halted renovation work at Roland Garros, but the French Tennis Federation won the right to proceed on appeal.
In 2016, ESPN discontinued its sub-licensing and dropped coverage of the French Open.
Renovation work commenced at Roland Garros at the close of the 2018 edition of the tournament.
The Roland Garros expansion project was scheduled to conclude in 2019.
The 2020 edition of the French Open tournament was postponed to late September and early October and was played in front of limited spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Floodlights were also installed.
From 2012 until 2021, ITV Sport televised the French Open in the United Kingdom.
In 2021, the French Open tournament was back in the traditional slot of late May and early June.
As of 2022, Eurosport holds exclusive UK broadcast rights to the French Open tournament.
The 2022 edition of the French Open saw a new tiebreaker format implemented. If the deciding set is tied at six-all, the match is decided in a 10-point format.
In 2023, approximately 4,000 applicants from across France applied to be ball boys and girls for the French Open. They must be between 11 and 16 years old, licensed by the French Tennis Federation, and dressed in matching Lacoste shirts and shorts.
Starting with the 2023 edition, NBC moved some of its coverage of the French Open exclusively to its streaming service, Peacock.
In June 2024, it was reported that the U.S. rights to the French Open had been acquired by TNT Sports beginning in 2025.
For the 2024 French Open, 280 'ramasseurs de balles' (ball collectors) were scheduled to be selected for the tournament.
In 2024, the prize money pool for the French Open was less than the announced €56.352 million for 2025.
The 2024 edition of the French Open marked the first time that a member of the Big Three (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic) was not featured in the final since 2004.
Beginning in 2025, TNT Sports will broadcast the French Open in the U.S., with matches also available streaming on Max.
For 2025, the prize money pool for the French Open was announced to be €56.352 million, an increase of 5.37% compared to the prize pool for the 2024 edition.
France Télévisions and Amazon Prime Video hold the broadcast rights to the French Open until 2027, with all 11 "night sessions" remaining exclusive to Prime Video.
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