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French Open

The French Open one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held over two weeks between late May and early June in Paris, France, at the Stade Roland Garros. It is the only Grand Slam tournament held on a clay court.

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Who won the French Open Women's Singles in 1955?

Ann Jones defeated Nancy Richey in the finals to win the 1966 French Open women's singles title.

What contribution did french pilot Roland Garros make to air combat in World War 1?

He achieved the first ever shooting-down of an aircraft by a fighter firing through a tractor propeller. When he accidentally landed behind enemy lines, and did not destroy his airplane, German aircraft engineers then improved the so called interrupter gear system, and gained air superiority during WWI.

How many times has Andy Murray won the French Open?

He has never won it!

He has only won a grand slam once which was the US Open in 2012!

French golfer British Open failure?

Jean Van De Velde made a 7 on the 18th hole of the 1999 Open at Carnoustie. When a 6 would have won him the title. He went on to lose in the playoff, to Paul Lawrie.

Where was the 2013 French Open played?

The 2013 French Open was held at Stade Rolland Garos in Paris, France.

Who are the finalists of the French Open Women's Singles in 2003?

The final match was played between Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters. Justine Henin won the match. This was Justine Henin's first French Open Singles title.

Who are the finalists of the French Open Women's Singles in 2009?

The final match was played between Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova. Svetlana Kuznetsova won the match. This was Svetlana Kuznetsova's first French Open Singles title.

When is the Roland Garros tennis tournament each year?

The French Open is held annually during the last week of May and early June.

Why French Open played on clay court?

Its because clay courts are cheaper and the court absorbs more impact of the ball making the ball bounce higher and slower.

Who won 2008 French Open tennis?

  • Mens Singles - Rafael Nadal
  • Mens Doubles - Pablo Cuevas & Luis Horna
  • Womens Singles - Ana Ivanovic
  • Womens Doubles - Anabel Medina Garrigues & Virginia Ruano Pascual

Who are the semifinalists of the French Open Men's Singles in 2009?

The first semi final match was played between Robin Soderling and Fernando Gonzalez. Robin Soderling won the match.

The second semi final match was played between Juan Martin del Potro and Roger Federer. Roger Federer won the match

Who are the semifinalists of the French Open Women's Singles in 2008?

The first semi final match was played between Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova. Dinara Safina won the match.

The second semi final match was played between Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic. Ana Ivanovic won the match.

Richest tennis players?

obviously the people that have one the most matches. im guessing roger fedderer, nadal, the Williams sisters, and kim clijsters