11 Interesting & Cool Facts about the French Open/Roland Garros Tennis Tournament.

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2. 1
First French Open Tournament Took Place in 1891

3. 2
The official name for the French Open is Les
Internationaux De France De Roland-Garros.

4. 3
French Open is the only Slam played on Clay

5. 4
Rafael Nadal holds an all-time French Open
record with 9 titles

6. 5
Bjorn Borg won six French Open titles, 4 of which
consequently during 1978-1981

7. 6
Roland Garros will payout €2.1 million to Men &
Women singles winner in 2016

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The tournament is named after a French Pilot -
Roland Garros

9. 8 Main French Open Court ( Court Philippe
Chatrier) is the smallest among all Grand Slam
courts.

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French Open was cancelled during 1939-1945
due to World War 2

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Youngest Winner: Men - Michael Chang (17)
Youngest Winner: Women - Monica Seles (16)

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Oldest Winner: Men - Andre Vacherot (44)
Oldest Winner: Women - Zsuzsa Kormoczy (33)

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