PARIS (AP) — The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, organizers said on Thursday about a project planned with the Paris Olympics in mind. A ceremony for the roof over the 10,000-seat Suzanne Lenglen court will be held on May 26 when play starts in the main draws, tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said at a news conference. Even before the inauguration for the two-week tournament, the roof can be closed if rain comes during qualifying rounds on the six previous days. The main 15,000-seat Philippe Chatrier court has had a retractable roof since 2020. “It is a court that will help us a lot,” Mauresmo said, calling it the “most visible new feature” of the 2024 tournament. Mauresmo praised the new roof as giving more flexibility in scheduling matches and ensuring play for 25,000 fans on the grounds and TV viewers worldwide. |
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