Organizers have announced that the second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month. The project, planned with the Paris Olympics in mind, will see a ceremony for the roof over the 10,000-seat Suzanne Lenglen court on May 26, coinciding with the start of the main draws.
The new roof will provide more flexibility in scheduling matches and ensure play for 25,000 fans on the grounds and TV viewers worldwide. The main 15,000-seat Philippe Chatrier court has already had a retractable roof since 2020, and the addition of the roof over Suzanne Lenglen court is seen as a significant enhancement for the tournament.
