--- title: "Roland Garros - international tennis tournament" url: "https://cparici.com/en/roland-garros-tennis-tournament/" markdown_url: "https://cparici.com/en/roland-garros-tennis-tournament.md" type: "post" date_published: "2024-07-16T20:07:09+00:00" date_modified: "2026-09-04T11:34:14+00:00" language: "en-US" renderer_version: "3" --- # Roland Garros - international tennis tournament ## Summary Immerse yourself in the world of Roland-Garros 2025 in Paris. Discover the history, the winners, the program and everything you need to know about this legendary tournament. ## Content ![patrimoine de france roland Garros](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/roland-Garros.jpg) #### Popular searches #### Categories No results [See all results](#) # **Roland-Garros 2025** Every year, tennis fans around the world turn their attention to [Paris](https://cparici.com/en/paris/) to attend one of the most prestigious tournaments of the season: Roland-Garros. In 2025, this tournament once again promises to captivate the crowds with thrilling matches, defending champions and rising stars. But before we dive into the action, let's explore in depth what makes Roland-Garros such a special event. ## **Roland-Garros 2025: a preview of France's most famous tennis tournament** ### **History of Roland Garros** The French Open, also known as the Internationaux de France, is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments. Created in 1891, it is unique in its kind thanks to its clay surface, which sets it apart from the other Grand Slam tournaments. The tournament is named after Roland Garros, a pioneer of French aviation and a hero of the First World War. ### **Roland-Garros Grounds** The Roland-Garros stadium, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, is made up of several courts, including the famous Court Philippe-Chatrier, Court Suzanne-Lenglen and Court Simonne-Mathieu. These clay courts offer a unique challenge to players, requiring specific skills to succeed. [![Roland Garros map satellite view](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Roland-Garros-carte-vue-satellite.jpg)](https://cparici.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Roland-Garros-carte-vue-satellite.jpg)Roland Garros map satellite view **Special features of the 2025 Edition** ### **What's new in 2025** The 2025 edition of Roland-Garros will bring a number of new features, including technological improvements for television broadcasts and infrastructure upgrades to provide a better spectator experience. ### **Expected Stars** As every year, the biggest names in world tennis are expected to be there. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek are expected to be on hand to defend their titles, while a number of young talents promise to cause a sensation. ### **Schedule and Program** The tournament kicks off on May 25, 2025, with qualifying matches, and concludes on June 8 with the grand final. Fans can look forward to two weeks of intense competition and unforgettable performances. From May 19 onwards, the training week will be an opportunity to see tennis greats up close and personal. ## Roland-Garros 2026: official dates, schedule, and ticket sales ### Roland Garros 2026 dates (official) Publishing **Roland Garros 2026** will be held **from Monday, May 18 to Sunday, June 7, 2026**. - **Qualifications / Opening Week** : **May 18 to 22, 2026** - **Yannick Noah Day** : **Saturday, May 23, 2026** - **Main table** : **from Sunday, May 24 to Sunday, June 7, 2026** > Good to know: Opening Week often offers one of the best combinations of atmosphere and accessibility, with lots of games and the chance to see players training, depending on when the facilities are open to the public. ### Roland-Garros 2026 ticket sales: what we know so far As in 2025, access to retail sales requires a **random selection** (to limit waiting times and fraudulent connections). - **Registration for the public lottery** : **December 3 to 17, 2025** - **FFT licensees** : announced sales period **February 10 to 16, 2026** (conditions related to the validation of the license by the club). [French Tennis Federation](https://www.fft.fr/actualites/billetterie-roland-garros-2026-tirage-au-sort-licencies-modalites-inscriptions) - **An additional sale on a first-come, first-served basis at the end of March** is planned, focusing on **Opening Week** and some **additional courts** (especially in the second week). **Purchase limits (reminder)** : - **4 tickets max** on the **main courts** (Philippe-Chatrier, Suzanne-Lenglen) - **4 tickets max** on the **additional courts from May 24 to 31** - **15 tickets max** for **Opening Week** (including Yannick Noah Day) and for the **Appendices from June 1 to June 7** ⚠️ Beware of scams: official communications invite you to switch **only through official channels** and to be extra vigilant when it comes to fraudulent advertisements. ## **Les Vainqueurs de Toutes les Éditions - Tournament winners** ### **Historical Champions** Since its creation, Roland-Garros has crowned many iconic champions. **Rafael Nadal, with his thirteen titles**is the most successful player in the history of the tournament. ### How many times has Djokovic won Roland Garros? Djokovic has won Roland Garros 3 times. Here are the details of his French Open appearances: - **2006 :** First round - **2007 :** Third round - **2008 :** Semi-final - **2009 :** Quarter-final - **2010 :** Quarter-final - **2011 :** Semi-final - **2012 :** Final (defeat by Rafael Nadal) - **2013 :** Quarter-final - **2014 :** Semi-final - **2015 :** Quarter-final - **2016 :** **Winner** (against Andy Murray) - **2017 :** Quarter-final - **2018 :** Semi-final - **2019 :** Semi-final - **2020 :** No edition due to Covid-19 pandemic - **2021 :** **Winner** (against Stefanos Tsitsipas) - **2022 :** Quarter-final - **2023 :** **Winner** (against Casper Ruud) ### **Records and Statistics** The records set at Roland Garros are impressive. In addition to Nadal's victories, Chris Evert holds the women's record with seven titles. Awards 1891**Max Decugis (FRA)**P. Washer (GBR) 1892**Jean Schopfer (FRA)**G. Broulart de Noeli (FRA) 1893**Laurent Riboulet (FRA)**J. Schopfer (FRA) 1894**André Vacherot (FRA)**Mr. Decugis (FRA) 1895**André Vacherot (FRA)**G. Broulart de Noeli (FRA) 1896**André Vacherot (FRA)**F. Warden (GBR) 1897**Paul Aymé (FRA)**F. Warden (GBR) 1898**Paul Aymé (FRA)**G. Broulart de Noeli (FRA) 1899**Paul Aymé (FRA)**H. Mahony (GBR) 1900**Paul Aymé (FRA)**Mr. Decugis (FRA) 1901**André Vacherot (FRA)**Mr. Decugis (FRA) 1902**Max Decugis (FRA)**Mr Germot (FRA) 1903**Max Decugis (FRA)**Mr Germot (FRA) 1904 **Max Decugis (FRA)**Mr Germot (FRA) 1905**Maurice Germot (FRA)**Mr. Decugis (FRA) 1906**Max Decugis (FRA)**Mr Germot (FRA) 1907**Max Decugis (FRA)**B. Thaw (GBR) 1908 **Max Decugis (FRA)**Mr Germot (FRA) 1909 **Max Decugis (FRA)**Mr Germot (FRA) 1910 **Maurice Germot (FRA)**Mr. Decugis (FRA) 1911 **Max Decugis (FRA)**André Gobert (FRA) 1912 **Max Decugis (FRA)**Mr Germot (FRA) 1913 **Maurice Germot (FRA)**Mr. Decugis (FRA) 1914 **Max Decugis (FRA)**Mr Germot (FRA) 1920**Max Decugis (FRA)**Eugène Lenhardt (FRA) 1921**Jean Borotra (FRA)**Gordon Lowe (GBR) 1922**Henri Cochet (FRA)**Jean Borotra (FRA) 1923**Henri Cochet (FRA)**Lorenzo Doria (ITA) 1924**Jean Borotra (FRA)**Henri Cochet (FRA) 1925**René Lacoste (FRA)**Jean Borotra (FRA) 1926**Henri Cochet (FRA)**René Lacoste (FRA) 1927**René Lacoste (FRA)**Henri Cochet (FRA) 1928**Henri Cochet (FRA)**Umberto de Morpurgo (ITA) 1929**René Lacoste (FRA)**Henri Cochet (FRA) 1930**Henri Cochet (FRA)**Bill Tilden (USA) 1931**Henri Cochet (FRA)**Alberto de Stefani (ITA) 1932**Henri Cochet (FRA)**Alberto de Stefani (ITA) 1933**Henri Cochet (FRA)**Giorgio de Stefani (ITA) 1934**Gottfried von Cramm (GER)**Henri Cochet (FRA) 1935**Fred Perry (GBR)**Gottfried von Cramm (GER) 1936**Gottfried von Cramm (GER)** **(defeat by abandonment)**Fred Perry (GBR) 1937**Gottfried von Cramm (GER)**Henri Cochet (FRA) 1938**Henri Cochet (FRA)**Christian Boussus (FRA) 1939**Don Budge (USA)**Christian Boussus (FRA) 1940-1945**No competition due to World War II** 1946**Marcel Bernard (FRA)**Jaroslav Drobný (TCH 1947**Christian Boussus (FRA)**Jaroslav Drobný (TCH) 1948**Jaroslav Drobný (TCH)**Bruce Patty (USA) 1949 **(Open tournament)****Marcel Bernard (FRA)**Gianni Motta (ITA) 1950 **(Open tournament)****Jaroslav Drobný (TCH)**Budge Patty (USA) 1951**Jaroslav Drobny** (TCH)Budge Patty (USA) 1952**Jaroslav Drobny** (TCH)Frank Sedgman (AUS) 1953**Ken Rosewall** (AUS)Vic Seixas (USA) 1954**Tony Trabert** (USA)Vic Seixas (USA) 1955**Tony Trabert** (USA)Sven Davidson (SWE) 1956**Lew Hoad** (AUS)Sven Davidson (SWE) 1957**Sven Davidson** (SWE)Lew Hoad (AUS) 1958**Luis Ayala** (CHI)Mervyn Rose (AUS) 1959**Nicola Pietrangeli** (ITA)René Lacoste (FRA) 1960**Luis Ayala** (CHI)Martin Mulligan (ARG) 1961**Manuel Santana** (ESP)Nicola Pietrangeli (ITA) 1962**Rod Laver** (AUS)Roy Emerson (AUS) 1963**Roy Emerson** (AUS)Manuel Santana (ESP) 1964**Roy Emerson** (AUS)Nicola Pietrangeli (ITA) 1965**Manuel Santana** (ESP)Nicola Pietrangeli (ITA) 1966**Roy Emerson** (AUS)Mike Sangster (AUS) 1967**Roy Emerson** (AUS)Fred Stolle (AUS) 1968**Jan Kodeš** (TCH)Jürgen Kühnen (GER) 1969**Rod Laver** (AUS)Roy Emerson (AUS) 1970**Jan Kodeš** (TCH)Adriano Panatta (ITA) 1971 **Ilie Năstase** (ROU)Jan Kodeš (TCH) 1972 **Ilie Năstase** (ROU)Jan Kodeš (TCH) 1973 **Ilie Năstase** (ROU)Björn Borg (SWE) 1974 **Björn Borg** (SWE)Guillermo Vilas (ARG) 1975 **Björn Borg** (SWE)Guillermo Vilas (ARG) 1976 **Björn Borg** (SWE)Guillermo Vilas (ARG) 1977 **Guillermo Vilas (ARG)**†Brian Gottfried (USA) 1978**Björn Borg (SWE)**Guillermo Vilas (ARG) 1979**Björn Borg (SWE)**Hans-Günther Gensichen (FRG) 1980**Björn Borg (SWE)**†Ivan Lendl (TCH) 1981**Björn Borg (SWE)**Ivan Lendl (TCH) 1982**Mats Wilander (SWE)**Guillermo Vilas (ARG) 1983**Yannick Noah (FRA)**Mats Wilander (SWE) 1984**Ivan Lendl (TCH)**Mats Wilander (SWE) 1985**Mats Wilander (SWE)**Ivan Lendl (TCH) 1986**Ivan Lendl (TCH)**Mats Wilander (SWE) 1987**Ivan Lendl (TCH)** **(2)**Mats Wilander (SWE) 1988**Mats Wilander (SWE)**Yannick Noah (FRA) 1989**Michael Chang (USA)**Stefan Edberg (SWE) 1990**Pat Cash (AUS)**Michael Chang (USA) 1991**Jim Courier (USA)**Stefan Edberg (SWE) 1992**Jim Courier (USA)** **(2)**Pete Sampras (USA) 1993**Michael Stich (GER)**Alberto Mancini (ARG) 1994**Sergi Bruguera (ESP)**Alberto Berasategi (ESP) 1995**Thomas Muster (AUT)**Michael Chang (USA) 1996**Yevgeny Kafelnikov (RUS)**Michael Chang (USA) 1997**Gustavo Kuerten (BRA)**Sergi Bruguera (ESP) 1998**Marcelo Ríos (CHI)**Alberto Berasategi (ESP) 1999**Andre Agassi (USA)**Andrei Medvedev (RUS) 2000**Gustavo Kuerten (BRA)** **(2)**Magnus Norman (SWE) 2001 **Gustavo Kuerten (BRA)** **(3)**Thomas Muster (AUT) 2002**Albert Costa (ESP)**Mariano Puerta (ARG) 2003 **Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP)**Martin Verkerk (NED) 2004 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)**Mariano Puerta (ARG) 2005 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(2)**Mariano Puerta (ARG) 2006 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(3)**Roger Federer (SUI) 2007 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(4)**Roger Federer (SUI) 2008 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(5)**Roger Federer (SUI) 2009 **Roger Federer (SUI)**Robin Söderling (SWE) 2010 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(6)**Robin Söderling (SWE) 2011 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(7)**Robin Söderling (SWE) 2012 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(8)**Novak Djokovic (SRB) 2013 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(9)**David Ferrer (ESP) 2014 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(10)**Novak Djokovic (SRB) 2015 **Stan Wawrinka (SUI)**Novak Djokovic (SRB) 2016 **Novak Djokovic (SRB)**Andy Murray (GBR) 2017 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(11)**Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 2018 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(12)**Dominic Thiem (AUT) 2019 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(13)**Dominic Thiem (AUT) 2020 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(14)**Novak Djokovic (SRB) 2021 **Novak Djokovic (SRB)** **(2)**Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 2022 **Rafael Nadal (ESP)** **(15)**Casper Ruud (NOR) 2023 **Novak Djokovic (SRB)** 2024 **Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)** 2025 **Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)** ## **Who is Roland Garros? The Man Behind the Name** ### Roland Garros biography **Roland Garros** (1888-1918) was a French aviator and lieutenant pilot in the First World War. He is considered one of the pioneers of aviation, and is best known for being the first to fly across the Mediterranean in 1913. #### **Youth and early aviation:** - Born in Saint-Denis de La Réunion on October 6, 1888, Roland Garros grew up in a well-to-do family. - He became interested in aviation at an early age, and took his first flight in 1909. - In 1910, he obtained his pilot's license and quickly became an accomplished aviator. #### **Aviation exploits:** - In 1912, Garros won the Grand Prix de l'Aviation de l'Est, a 2,000-kilometer air race. - The following year, he achieved his greatest feat, crossing the Mediterranean by plane for the first time. - He flew from Tunis to Bizerte in 7 hours and 53 minutes, on a Morane-Saulnier monoplane powered by an 80-hp Gnome engine. - Garros was also an inventor, developing a system for shooting through the propeller of an aircraft, a major innovation at the time. #### **World War I and death:** - During the First World War, Garros joined the French army and became a fighter pilot. - He wins three aerial victories and is awarded the Légion d'honneur. - On October 5, 1918, during a dogfight over Vouziers (Ardennes), his plane was shot down and he was killed at the age of 29. #### **Inheritance:** - Roland Garros is considered a national hero in France, and his name is synonymous with aviation and courage. - **The Roland-Garros tennis stadium in Paris, where one of the four Grand Slam tournaments is held each year.**is named in his honor. - A number of streets and schools in France also bear his name. **In addition to his aviation exploits, Roland Garros was also an accomplished sportsman. He excelled in several disciplines, including soccer, rugby and cycling.** ### **His influence and legacy** The name Roland Garros was chosen for the stadium in 1928 as a tribute to this national hero. His spirit of innovation and perseverance is perfectly in tune with the values of the tournament. ## **FAQ about Roland-Garros 2025** ### When does Roland Garros take place? Dates of the Roland Garros 2025 international tennis tournament - **Qualifying tournament :** Saturday, May 17 to Saturday, May 24, 2025 - **First round:** Sunday May 25 to Tuesday May 27, 2025 - **Second round:** Wednesday, May 28 to Friday, May 30, 2025 - **Third round:** Saturday, May 31 to Monday, June 2, 2025 - **Round of 16 :** Tuesday, June 3 to Thursday, June 5, 2025 - **Quarter-finals :** Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 2025 - **Semi-finals :** Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2025 - **Men's singles final :** Sunday, June 15, 2025 - **Ladies' singles final :** Saturday, June 14, 2025 ### **How can I buy tickets for Roland-Garros 2025?** Tickets for Roland-Garros 2025 can be purchased online from the tournament's official website or from authorized resellers. **When is Roland Garros 2026?** Roland Garros 2026 takes place **May 18 to June 7, 2026**with **qualifying rounds from May 18 to 22** and **main table from May 24 to June 7**. **How to purchase tickets for Roland Garros 2026?** Ticket sales to the general public are handled by a **random selection** (registrations **December 3 to 17, 2025**). A **sale at the end of March** is also announced for certain days (Opening Week / auxiliary courts). ### **What are the best ways to get to Roland-Garros stadium?** The stadium is easily accessible by public transport in Paris, notably the metro and bus. Shuttle services are also available on match days. ### How much does the winner of Roland Garros earn? In 2024, the winner of the men's and women's singles at Roland-Garros won **2.4 million euros**. This is an increase of 100,000 euros on 2023, when the winners pocketed 2.3 million euros. Here is the breakdown of prizes for the remaining rounds of men's and women's singles in 2024: - **Finalist :** 1 200 000 € - **Semi-finalist :** 650 000 € - **Quarter-finalist :** 415 000 € - **Round of 16 :** 250 000 € - **Third round:** 158 000 € - **Second round:** 110 000 € - **First round:** 73 000 € It is important to note that these amounts only apply to prizes for men's and women's singles. Prizes for other tournament events (doubles, mixed doubles) are different. ### **Which players are most likely to win in 2025?** Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are still favourites, but young talents such as Carlos Alcaraz could spring a surprise. ### **How can I follow the matches live?** The matches will be broadcast live on several TV channels and online streaming platforms. ### **Are there any special events planned for fans?** Yes, special events, autograph sessions and interactive activities are organized for fans throughout the tournament. **Conclusion** Roland-Garros 2025 promises to be [a memorable edition](https://www.rolandgarros.com/fr-fr/)It's a tournament rich in emotions and exceptional performances. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to the world of tennis, this tournament is an unmissable celebration of sport and excellence. 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