From May 22 to June 11, 2017 , the best tennis players from around the world will be playing the Parisian courts at the Tournoi de Roland Garros.
Roland Garros for the uninitiated
Do you miss the details of this tennis event? To be able to shine in society - or to make an illusion - you have been concocted a little recap of everything you need to know about this tournament. Created in 1925, the Roland-Garros Tournament, also called "Les Internationaux de France", takes place every year in Paris since 1928 in the Roland Garros stadium. The Australian Open played in January, the Wimbledon tournament (at the end of June), the US Open (at the end of August) and the Roland-Garros tournament are the Grand Slam. These are the 4 major tournaments organized by the International Tennis Federation. The specificities of the French competition ? It is the biggest tournament of the tennis season played on clay. It is also the most popular because it enjoys greater media coverage than any other.
Small point on the 2016 edition
In 2016, Serbian Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in the final and played a grand slam over two seasons (winning Wimbledon and the US Open in 2015 and the Australian Open and Roland-Garros in 2016). It was the 1 st time that tennis players simultaneously held the title since 1969 ... 4 Côté daughter, Garbine Muguruza, Spanish-Venezuelan player for Spain, aged only 22, won his 1st major title to American Serena Williams.
Stylish in town and on the courts
Not a fan of technical blabla? A priori, Rafael Nadal , Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will be at the rendezvous this year. It's already a reason to take a closer look. If you, your sport is more like shopping, no worries! In our slideshow you will find the perfect panoply to ensure in the stands of the tournament or proudly wear the colors of this French event to the city. Sunglasses, handbags, T-shirt, watch ... Discover our selection for the 116th edition of Roland Garros!
