6 Facts About French Championships

1. At the 2010 French Championships Open there were 250 "ramasseurs de balles" which in English translates literally as "gatherers of balls".

2. In 2010, it was announced that the French Championships Open was considering a move away from Roland Garros as part of a continuing rejuvenation of the tournament.

3. In 1968, the French Championships became the first Grand Slam tournament to go open, allowing both amateurs and professionals to compete.

4. In 1946 and 1947, the French Championships were held after Wimbledon, making it the third Grand Slam event of the year.

5. In 1925, the French Championships became open to all amateurs internationally and was designated a major championship by the ILTF.

6. The French Championships Open is currently the only Grand Slam event held on clay, and it is the zenith of the spring clay court season.