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Tennis: The French Open
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  • pigletsmom
  • Updated By pigletsmom on February 21, 2005
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  • Pros toughing it out on the terre turf - Paris
    Pros toughing it out on the
    terre turf
    by pigletsmom
    Every May at Roland Garros Tennis stadium the 2nd grand slam of the calendar year takes place near Paris. It is the only one of the majors to be played on the red clay.
    Matches can be 4-5 hours long because the red clay is a slow surface which makes outright winners almost impossible.

    Bit of Trivia: Roland Garros is the name of a French WWI fighter pilot who was shot down and killed in a field where the stadium now stands.

    Also, matches are televised beginning with the early rounds. Check local listings.

    One more thing, the French fans are known for being very hostile towards non European players, or players they just don't care for. In the 2000 final the crowd turned nasty towards Martina Hingis and brought her to tears.

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    Tennis: XVIth - Roland Garros, the French Open
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  • Maillekeukeul
  • By Maillekeukeul on June 9, 2005
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  • Tennis - Paris
    by Maillekeukeul
    The beginning of the French Open of Roland Garros usually precedes the sunshining times in Paris... The tennis courts are situated at the Porte de Saint Cloud, in the XVIth district... And even teddy bears take some time to watch the best tennis players on TV...

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    Tennis: Roland Garros
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  • chess_machine
  • By chess_machine on October 21, 2005
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  • Tennis - Paris
    by chess_machine
    Well, no need to say Roland Garros is one of 4th most famous tennis tournament in the world, and the 1st one on clay. Many players reigned here, Borg, Agassi, Kuerten, Bruguera... some never took the magic sesame: Sampras, Becker, Edberg...

    For those fond of tennis, this will be an unforgetable experience. This year it will be from May 28 to June 10.

    I have been there twice and loved it.

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  • Phone: 0 825 16 75 16
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    Tennis: Courts
    prettygirl82
  • Updated By prettygirl82 on December 25, 2003
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    Tennis: Spring in porte d'Auteuil
    Norali
  • By Norali on September 25, 2006
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  • Spending some day(s) watching Roland-Garros tennis matches ... That would be the ultimate Paris sport event to attend for me. Why ?
    - Tennis is a passion. Used to be an Edberg & Graff fan. Those were my idols from when I started until the 90s. Later on, there were other top-players I use(d) to admire. Name Seles, Ivanisevic, Sampras, Hénin-Ardenne, Federer.. etc.. Strange enough, amongst those male top-players I use to admire, Federer was the only to have won RG titles. Great he seems to have just started his reign. ;
    - The tournament is in Spring & Spring is the best time to live in European cities for me, at least, Paris & Brussels. As Roland-Garros is an "outdoor" tournament, I think it would be a great time in Paris;
    - I still love clay tennis as it allows more room for the show. Exciting fights, esp. when you see Nadal playing.

    Someday...

    Btw, did you know that watching RG tennis matches as a kid was one of factors which had convinced Justine Hénin-Ardenne to give the professional tennis playing a try ? And what a try... Good & wise decision from her Mom to bring her there.

    Not too casual as the Porte d'Auteuil fauna is quite chic. I would even recommend sport chic. Plus, it is not unusual to see business suits in Porte d'Auteuil as some would spend some hours there after work.

    Anyway, it is not that you attend tennis matches that you should sport bulky trainers & sweatpants. ;-)

    Bring raincoat & umbrella & sunglasses.

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  • Address: Porte d'Auteuil
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    Tennis: Playing Tennis
    aliante1981
  • Updated By aliante1981 on June 6, 2003
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  • There's no need to be Serena Williams or Andre Agassi to pla tennis in Paris. Though in this case obviously nobody will let you do so at Rolland Garros during the tournament :))

    But there are municipal courts you might use, if you do not wish to pay huge court rental fees for private clubs. To play on municipal courts you have to apply for a Carte Paris-Tennis from the Mairie, the city authorities, I mean. With French beaurocracy it might be a hazard to your health and sanity but, if you survive, you'll be able to enjoy the courts as if you where a local. The rent is 6 euros at day and 9 euros at night, becuase of the floodlight. But keep in mind that in evening it might be more comfortable to play
    since it is cooler.

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    Tennis: Roland Garros
    millicurie
  • By millicurie on May 18, 2004
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  • Tennis - Paris
    by millicurie
    If you love clay court tennis, ask me about my experience at Roland Garros.

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    Tennis: Roland Garros
    jeoren
  • By jeoren on July 28, 2005
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  • roland garros - Paris
    roland garros
    by jeoren
    Roland Garros; one of the four grand slam tournaments in the tennisworld.

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    Tennis: Roland Garros
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  • By ammy28 on October 15, 2004
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  • Tennis - Paris
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    Phillips Chatrier Stadium

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