What Is the ‘French Open’ in Sports?
The “French Open” (also famously known as “Roland-Garros”) is one of the four most important and prestigious tennis tournaments in the world.
It is one of the four “Grand Slams” (or “Majors”), which are the top tier of tennis. The other three are:
- Australian Open (played on a hard court)
- Wimbledon (played on grass)
- US Open (played on a hard court)
Key Facts:
- Sport: Tennis
- Where: It’s played in Paris, France, at a stadium called “Stade Roland-Garros.”
- When: It’s a two-week tournament held every year in late May and early June.
When you see “French Open” on a sportsbook, it’s just the category for betting on all the matches in that tournament.
What Makes the French Open Special?
The French Open is unique because it’s the only Grand Slam played on a red clay court.
This is a huge deal because the clay surface is much slower than grass or hard courts. It causes the ball to bounce higher and slows it down, which leads to long, physically brutal rallies. Because of this, it’s considered the most physically demanding tennis tournament in the world.