Stade Roland Garros

The Stade Roland Garros is defined by its deep red clay courts, a color so distinct it often clings to the clothes of the players who compete here. Built in nineteen twenty-eight, the stadium was named for a French aviation pioneer. It hosted its first tournament to defend the Davis Cup against the United States. During the Second World War, the site served as a temporary internment camp. Today, the complex remains the home of the French Open, one of tennis's four major championships.