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Tennis courts at Roland-Garros open to the public for free this summer!

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The Editor

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Attention tennis lovers, the most iconic clay court in France – and perhaps the world, let's not forget that Wimbledon is grass – is getting ready to open its nets to the public this summer. The cherry on top (or ball on the racket, your choice) is that it’s 100% free!

Come on, let’s put on our most beautiful white shorts, grab our freshly strung racket, slip on our wristbands and our plastic visor, and head to the legendary courts of Roland-Garros. This summer, the most televised sports complex in France will welcome you on its courts to challenge you to try your best serves or your most beautiful spoon serves, each to their own ambitions, on the clay court trodden by the greatest tennis stars in the world.


Game, set, and match

Who hasn’t ever dreamed, as a kid, of one day being able to hit a little yellow ball alongside Pete Sampras, Gaël Monfils, Andre Agassi, or Roger Federer on the legendary courts of Roland-Garros? Well, apart from a few international champions, it will be possible starting this summer!

Wow! Indeed, two opportunities will be yours to walk in the footsteps of these tennis giants, from June 14 to July 2, and then from August 18 to 29. During the French Tennis Championships and wheelchair tennis, taking place at the Porte d'Auteuil, some of the courts in the complex will be open to the general public.


Grab Your Rackets

Alright, we want to let you know right away: no, you won't be able to play on the Philippe-Chatrier and Suzanne-Lenglen courts. We don't want to push it too far; you'll have access to the side courts of the tennis temple. And we think that's pretty awesome already, especially when your tennis skills are like a mule on Antarctica. Because yes, here, you don't need to be a 15/1 or have spent every Wednesday afternoon for 10 years slogging on the clay courts. All you need to do is log in to Ten’Up to book your session.

To wrap up the festivities, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) will also offer ball exchanges with professionals on the Suzanne-Lenglen court this time, as well as tennis lessons on that same court. In either case, registrations (free) will be done on the same day. Lastly, there will be sessions of mölkky, urban tennis, or even petanque offered to you all summer long!