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Stade Roland Garros – A Realm of French Tennis

During the early 1990s, French tennis was a relatively low-key sport. However, upon the resounding success of the French Musketeers’ legendary Davis Cup, tennis rapidly became one of the popular sports in the country. The finale of the Davis Cup proved to be a new era of sport fanaticism, ensuing years of internationally recognized championships and tournaments around the country. Resembling global tennis standards, French Tennis has undoubtedly made its mark in the world.

Perhaps the best way to understand the impact of tennis on the French community is through a visit to one of France’s largest tennis stadiums, Le Stade de Roland Garros. Recognized as one of the premier tennis venues in the world, it was established in 1928, with the intention of hosting the country’s first ever defence of the Davis Cup. Having garnered immense popularity over the years, it hails as the official venue for the French Open Grand Slam Tournament, which is widely known among locals as the Roland Garros Tournament. An annual event, the tournament is played during May and June, luring a number of professional sportsmen and sport enthusiasts. The tournament is held in honour of Roland Garros, who was a fighter aircraft pilot during the World War I. Widely recognized as a French aviator, Roland Garros is regarded as the first man to fly over the Mediterranean.

Le Stade Roland Garros sprawls over 21 acres of land. The complex encompasses an estimate of twenty courts, which are characterized by its red clay surface. Invariably one of the most distinguishing features of the tennis establishment, the red clay courts were created with a combination of frosted powered red brick dust and white limestone. Another distinguishing feature is its four large-capacity stadiums, namely Les Jardines de Roland-Garros, Le Village, Tenniseum and National Training Centre. Housing a bar complex and a large restaurant, Les Jardines de Roland-Garros offer spectators a myriad of delightful delicacies amidst a chic setting. Le Village is especially reserved for the press and VIP while the Tenniseum provides travellers an insightful look into the history of tennis. It is one of France’s popular bilingual and multimedia museums.

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