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The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, is an annual tennis tournament held over two weeks in May and June. Established in 1891 and played since 1928 on outdoor red clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, [1] the French Open is (since 1925) one of the four Grand Slam tournaments played each year, the other three being the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
Lists of champions of specific events. List of French Open men's singles champions; List of French Open women's singles champions; List of French Open men's doubles champions; List of French Open women's doubles champions; List of French Open mixed doubles champions; Other Grand Slam tournament champions. List of Australian Open champions
The French Open begins in late May and continues for two weeks. [c] The tournament and venue are named after the French aviator Roland Garros. [1] The French Open is the premier clay court championship in the world and the only Grand Slam tournament currently held on this surface.
During the French Open, since the inclusion of the professional tennis players, the record for most titles is held by Chris Evert with seven (1974–1975, 1979–1980, 1983, 1985–1986). The record for most consecutive titles during the Open Era is three by Monica Seles (1990–1992) and Justine Henin (2005–2007).
Pages in category "Lists of French Open champions" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Pages in category "French Open champions" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 250 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The French Open Men's Singles finals have been competed in by 52 competitors from 22 separate nationalities over the 54 year time period this event has been staged. [2] The most dominant finalist nations are Spain and Sweden, other successful competing nations are the United States, Czechoslovakia, and Argentina. [2] Winners indicated in bold.
The French Championships tennis tournament began in 1891 but women's doubles didn't make an appearance until 1907. The tournament was open only to French citizens and permanent residents through 1924, but beginning in 1925, the French Championships became an international event open to all nationalities.