The new stadium, located in an area of three hectares donated by city of Paris, would be baptized with name of Roland Garrós in honour of a French official who for first time steered an airplane through Mediterranean. Later precinct gave name to tournament.

Roland Garrós has become one of sports events that can be proud of an excellent international projection. Since start of tournament champions with a great importance like Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Manuel Santana, Fred Perry and Ilie Nastase have played in stadium. In female rows they emphasize on Suzanne Lenglen, Helen Wills, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Arantxa Sánchez Vicar and Mónica Seles.

The Open of Australia, U.S. Open and Wimbledon complete list of respected competitions considered in Grand Slam.

The new stadium, located in an area of three hectares donated by city of Paris, would be baptized with name of Roland Garrós in honour of a French official who for first time steered an airplane through Mediterranean. Later precinct gave name to tournament.

Roland Garrós has become one of sports events that can be proud of an excellent international projection. Since start of tournament champions with a great importance like Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Manuel Santana, Fred Perry and Ilie Nastase have played in stadium. In female rows they emphasize on Suzanne Lenglen, Helen Wills, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Arantxa Sánchez Vicar and Mónica Seles.

The Open of Australia, U.S. Open and Wimbledon complete list of respected competitions considered in Grand Slam.