Since 2019, Rolex has been the Premium Partner, Official Timekeeper of Roland‑Garros.
Challenged by the clay
A story written in ochre
The second Grand Slam® tournament of the season, Roland‑Garros is the only one played on clay, starting each year in late May. Athletes need to be in peak physical condition to shine on the ochre courts of the Porte d’Auteuil in western Paris, where the slow playing surface and high bounce produce long rallies and extended time on court.
In 2020, more than 90 years after its opening, a major long-term overhaul to the Roland‑Garros complex was completed. As a result, the main show court, the Court Philippe Chatrier, has a seating capacity of more than 15,000, while the retractable roof protects players and spectators from the vagaries of the weather. Since 2021, some matches are played at night under lights.
Evert and Borg – 50‑year milestone
In 2024, Rolex celebrates the 50th anniversary of Testimonees Chris Evert and Björn Borg winning the singles finals at Roland-Garros to claim their maiden Grand Slam® trophies. Evert would claim another six titles on the Paris clay, Borg another five.
