The event, which is also referred to as “Roland Garros,” is held at Stade Roland ... then called the French Championships, was held in 1891. For the first 34 years of the tournament’s ...

Garros, takes place each year in Paris, is the second of the four major tennis tourneys and Earth's top clay court contest.

Established in 1891, the Roland-Garros Tournament is the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay courts and therefore represents the highest honor in clay-court events. Compared to grass and ...