TOURNAMENT HISTORY
In what year was the first French Championships held?
👉 1891
Which male player holds the record for the most French Open finals appearances in the Open Era?
👉 Rafael Nadal
Which French city hosted the tournament before it permanently moved to Paris?
👉 None — it was always held in or near Paris (trick question haha)
Which woman won the French Open singles title at age 16, becoming the youngest champion in tournament history?
👉 Monica Seles
Which chemical compound in brick dust contributes to the red color and mild abrasiveness of clay courts?
👉 Iron oxide
What year was the Eiffel Tower completed for the World’s Fair?
1889
What year did the French Championships open to international players?
👉 1925
Which female legend holds the record for the most French Open singles titles overall (amateur + Open Era)?
👉 Chris Evert (7 Open Era titles; total record holder in Open Era)
How many layers are used to construct a professional clay tennis court?
around 5 distinct layers
Which year did the French Open begin awarding equal prize money to men and women?
👉 2007
Which four French players, known as “The Four Musketeers,” inspired the creation of Roland-Garros?
👉 René Lacoste, Jean Borotra, Henri Cochet, Jacques Brugnon
Who was the first Open Era men’s singles champion at the French Open?
👉 Ken Rosewall
Which player has defeated Rafael Nadal the most times at Roland-Garros?
👉 Novak Djokovic