About French Open

The **French Open**, also known as **Roland Garros**, is one of the four prestigious annual tennis Grand Slam tournaments and the only one played on outdoor clay courts. Held each year in late May through early June at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, it features men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions, as well as junior and wheelchair events[1][3][4]. Established in 1891 initially as a men's singles tournament for French club members, it expanded to include women’s singles by 1897 and opened to international players in 1925, becoming a major global tennis event[1][5]. Roland Garros stadium, built in 1928 to host the Davis Cup, has been the enduring venue for the tournament since[1]. The French Open revolutionized tennis in 1968 by becoming the first Grand Slam to allow both amateur and professional players to compete, marking the beginning of the Open Era[4]. The tournament’s unique clay surface produces longer rallies and demands specialized skills, distinguishing it from the other Grand Slams played on grass or hard courts. The tournament structure involves a main draw of 128 singles players, including 16 qualifiers, 8 wild cards, and seeded players, with men’s singles matches played best of five sets and women’s best of three[2]. Prize money in recent years has exceeded €56 million, with singles champions earning around €2.55 million (approximately $2.8 million)[5]. Noteworthy achievements include honoring legends like Rafael Nadal, the most successful player in the tournament’s history with 14 titles, highlighted during the 2025 edition[3]. The 2025 event also featured remarkable matches, such as Carlos Alcaraz’s defense of his men’s title and Coco Gauff’s first French Open win, reflecting the tournament’s ongoing blend of tradition and emerging talent[3][4]. As a landmark sporting event, the French Open combine

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Coco Gauff's Shocking Defeat at Wimbledon

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A look at 17-year-old Coco Gauff's unexpected loss at the Wimbledon Championships and the factors that may have contributed to it.