Roland Garros now features retractable roofs on its two main show courts to handle weather issues during the French Open.
The French Open installed retractable roofs at Court Philippe Chatrier in 2020 and Court Suzanne Lenglen in 2024. These are the only covered courts among the 20 at the venue, with the remaining 18 staying open air and using tarps during rain. Chair umpires decide when to close the roofs, which takes about 15 minutes, though officials prefer outdoor play whenever possible.
Heavy rain forced another postponement during the second day of the 2026 French Open qualifiers at Roland Garros, following similar disruptions on opening day. Most outdoor courts remained unplayable until at least 10:30 a.m. local time while tournament staff cleared standing water.
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Tennis Canada has announced plans to modernize the IGA Stadium in Montreal ahead of future Canadian Open events. The project aims to add a retractable roof and increase seating capacity to 15,000. Officials say the upgrades will help the tournament compete with other Masters 1000 events.
Responding to the player privacy debate ignited by Coco Gauff's Australian Open outburst, French Open director Amélie Mauresmo has banned camera access to private player zones—the first Grand Slam to do so. The policy was confirmed at a pre-tournament press conference, alongside a 9.53% prize money increase to $72.8 million.
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Heavy rain halted multiple matches at the HSBC Championships on June 9 at Queen’s Club in West London, creating uncertainty for Serena Williams’ scheduled doubles comeback later that day.