Den röda ytan på Roland Garros består av flera skikt under det synliga tegeldammet. Denna konstruktion har varit densamma i årtionden under Franska öppna.
Banorna har en dräneringsbas täckt av ett 30 cm tjockt lager krossat grus. Ovanpå det ligger ett 7–8 cm lager slagg, följt av 6–7 cm krossad kalksten och ett sista 1–2 mm tunt lager tegeldamm som ger den karaktäristiska röda färgen.
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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Rain disrupted the start of the French Open 2026 qualifiers in Paris. Several matches were delayed or suspended on the first day of play.