French Open Roof Transformations and News

The French Open has undergone significant transformations to its roof over the years. The retractable roof on Court Philippe Chatrier was completed in 2018.

The roof is made up of a translucent membrane that can be opened and closed in just 10 minutes. This allows players to continue playing in all weather conditions.

One of the key benefits of the roof is that it allows for more tennis to be played during the tournament. In 2018, the roof was used for 35% of the matches played on Court Philippe Chatrier.

The roof has been a game-changer for the French Open, enabling players to compete in all conditions.

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The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month.

The new roof is over the 10,000-seat Suzanne Lenglen court and will be closed if rain comes during qualifying rounds on the six previous days.

The main 15,000-seat Philippe Chatrier court has had a retractable roof since 2020.

The new roof was designed by architect Dominique Perrault and can close in 15 minutes.

The design combines a flat horizontal metallic surface with the curves of the lateral grandstands and is made of a lightweight canvas.

The roof design is inspired by the pleated skirt created by Jean Patou for Suzanne Lenglen.

The tournament director Amelie Mauresmo praised the new roof as giving more flexibility in scheduling matches and ensuring play for 25,000 fans on the grounds and TV viewers worldwide.

The two roofed courts will help keep the Olympic tournament on schedule from July 27 to Aug. 4 at the Paris Games.

The French Open is sold out for the first week, with daily crowds of 75,000 expected and about 650,000 across the three weeks including qualifying.

The retractable roof at Court Suzanne Lenglen features wings 328 feet long and 65 feet wide.

The ceremony for the roof's inauguration will be held on May 26 when play starts in the main draws.

The French Open Schedule is a highly anticipated event, and understanding it can make your experience even more enjoyable. The tournament typically takes place over two weeks in late May and early June.

The French Open is divided into several rounds, including the qualifying rounds, which usually start on May 21st. The main draw begins on May 28th.

Roland Garros has enjoyed a series of upgrades over the past few years. The main 15,000-seat Philippe Chatrier court has had a retractable roof since 2020. The design features 11 panels atop 11 trusses spanning 344 feet with a canvas covering.

The new retractable roof at Court Suzanne Lenglen marks the second retractable roof for Roland Garros, home of the French Open and tennis for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The roof is designed by architect Dominique Perrault and can close in 15 minutes.

The roof's design combines a flat horizontal metallic surface with the curves of the lateral grandstands. It's made of a lightweight canvas with a design inspired by the pleated skirt created by Jean Patou for Suzanne Lenglen.

The two roofed courts will help keep the Olympic tournament on schedule from July 27 to Aug. 4 at the Paris Games. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, matches in open-air courts were disrupted by searing heat and humidity.

The tournament is sold out for the first week, with daily crowds of 75,000 expected and about 650,000 across the three weeks including qualifying.