Henri Cochet, known as "Ballboy of Lyons" so named because he grew up being a ballboy at local tennis clubs in Lyons; and

Jacques "Toto" Brignon. a brilliant stylist and doubles specialist.

Because of excitement generated by rivalry between US Davis Cup team headed by legendary Bill Tilden and Musketeers, tournament was moved in 1928 to its current home Stade Roland Garros. The stadium was named after Roland Garros , a famous French aviator, and former tennis player, who was first man to fly over Mediterranean Sea.

In 1928, inaugural year at Stade Roland Garros , men's championship was won by Henri Cochet.

Unfortunately for French, success of French players has been limited since then. The last French man to win singles title was Yannick Noah in 1983 and last female was Mary Pierce in 2000.

Chris Evert holds record for most singles titles won with 7. Bjorn Borg has won most men's titles with 6.

The youngest and oldest winner of mens title is same man - Ken "muscles" Rosewall , diminutive but deadly Australian legend. Rosewall won at age of 18 in 1953 and at age of 37 in 1972.

The youngest winner on female side was Martina Hingis at age of 16 in 1997.

One of unusual features of Australian Open facility in recent years is retractable roof which allows for play during any weather conditions. This is only retractable roof on tennis Grand Slam circuit which includes Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.