The red surface at Roland Garros consists of multiple layers beneath the visible brick dust. This construction has remained consistent for decades at the French Open.
The courts feature a drainage base covered by a 30cm layer of crushed gravel. Above that sits a 7-8cm layer of clinker, followed by 6-7cm of crushed limestone and a final 1-2mm coating of brick dust that produces the signature red color.
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Alexander Zverev captured his first Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros on Sunday by defeating Flavio Cobolli in five sets.
Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev has raised concerns about the clay courts at the upcoming French Open. In a recent interview, he described the outside courts as slippery and lacking proper clay surface. His comments come ahead of this year's Roland Garros tournament.
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Roland Garros now features retractable roofs on its two main show courts to handle weather issues during the French Open.
Former players Anne Keothavong and Tim Henman have called for the French Open to introduce electronic line calling at Roland Garros.
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Novak Djokovic believes he enters Wimbledon in improved physical condition after a challenging clay season. The 24-time major champion spoke ahead of his Monday opener at the All England Club.
Novak Djokovic faces a demanding path at the upcoming French Open after the draw placed several strong opponents in his half of the bracket. The 39-year-old Serbian, who has won the title three times, must navigate early tests from rising talents and experienced clay specialists. His preparation has been limited by injuries and minimal match play on the surface.
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Players including Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka were caught off guard by a staged prank involving a fake ancient vase at the Italian Open. The incident, organized with Belgian player Zizou Bergs, quickly went viral for its humorous results.