description Court Suzanne-Lenglen Overview
Court Suzanne-Lenglen is a tennis stadium at the Roland-Garros complex in Paris, named after the French tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen. Opened in 1994, it is the second-largest court at the venue after Court Philippe-Chatrier and has a seating capacity of approximately 10,000 spectators. The court is used during the French Open and other tournament events. It features a clay surface consistent with the rest of the Roland-Garros facility.
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How many people does Court Suzanne-Lenglen at Roland-Garros seat?
Court Suzanne-Lenglen has a seating capacity of approximately 10,000 spectators. This makes it the second-largest court at the Roland-Garros complex, behind Court Philippe-Chatrier.
When was Court Suzanne-Lenglen built?
The court was opened in 1994 as part of the Roland-Garros facility in Paris. It was named in honor of Suzanne Lenglen, the legendary French tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1910s and 1920s.
Does Court Suzanne-Lenglen have a retractable roof?
A retractable roof was added to Court Suzanne-Lenglen as part of the Roland-Garros modernization project completed in the early 2020s. This allows matches to continue during rain, complementing the roof already installed on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
What is Court 9 at Roland-Garros and how does it relate to Suzanne-Lenglen?
Court Suzanne-Lenglen is sometimes confused with smaller courts at Roland-Garros, but it is a distinct, major stadium court. It regularly hosts high-profile French Open matches, particularly in the early rounds and for seeded players not placed on Philippe-Chatrier.
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