11 facts about french open/roland garros

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First French Open Tournament Took Place in 1891

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

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French Open is the only Slam played on Clay

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4Rafael Nadal holds an all-time French Open

record with 9 titles

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5Bjorn Borg won six French Open titles, 4 of which

consequently during 1978-1981

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6Roland Garros will payout €2.1 million to Men &

Women singles winner in 2016

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7The tournament is named after a French Pilot -

Roland Garros

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

courts.

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9French Open was cancelled during 1939-1945

due to World War 2

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10Youngest Winner: Men - Michael Chang (17)

Youngest Winner: Women - Monica Seles (16)

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11Oldest Winner: Men - Andre Vacherot (44)

Oldest Winner: Women - Zsuzsa Kormoczy (33)

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