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Posted on Aug 30, 2025 / Travel

• The French Open started in 1891 but was originally open only to French club members.
• It’s named after Roland Garros, a World War I French aviator, not a tennis player.
• The clay used at Roland Garros isn’t natural red clay — it’s actually crushed brick on top of limestone.
• Matches at the French Open can last over five hours because of the slow court surface.
• Rafael Nadal has won the tournament more times than some entire countries’ players combined.
• The stadium added a retractable roof in recent years, so rain delays are less of a problem now.
• It’s the only Grand Slam that doesn’t use tiebreaks in the final set until recently — matches could go on forever.
• Roland Garros also hosts junior, wheelchair, and legends events, making it more than just the main draw matches.

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