Named for aviator Roland Garros, the venue sits in Paris’s 16th arrondissement and uniquely hosts the Grand Slam on clay.
The complex, commonly referred to as the French Open, comprises 20 courts in total.
The largest venue, Court Philippe‑Chatrier, accommodates 15,000 spectators.
Completed in 1928 as France geared up to defend its Davis Cup crown during an era dominated by the Four Musketeers — Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste.
Each stand at Court Philippe‑Chatrier bears the name of one of the Four Musketeers.
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