French Open Begins on 25th May
The French Open, the year’s second Grand Slam Tournament, begins in Paris on May 25th. The iconic Tournament, played at Roland Garros on Red Clay, will witness the finest in the sport lock horns for finely carved, glittering, and prestigious silverware.
The Glitter of Roland Garros
Trophies at the French Open came into existence in 1953 and since then have adorned the Roland Garros. The modern Trophies designed by La Maison Mellerio, the celebrated Parisian Jewellers since the 17th century are dazzling works of art and truly compliment the grind, tenacity, flair, style and achievements of the players.
La Coupe des Mousquetaires ( The Musketeers’ Cup)
The Men’s Singles French Open Champion has been awarded the Musketeers’ Cup since 1981. The trophy is a tribute to the four Musketeers of French Tennis: Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet, and René Lacoste. The trophy is fixed on a marble base which bears the names of winners since 1891.
Suzanne Lenglen Cup
The Women’s Singles French Open Champion has been awarded the Suzanne Lenglen Cup since 1979. The Trophy bears the name of the great French Open Champion, Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938). She won at Roland Garros six times. Her classy and elegant style of play became a huge inspiration for players in France and beyond.
Jacques Brugnon Cup
The Men’s Doubles French Open Champion has been awarded the Jacques Brugnon Cup since 1989. The trophy was named after Brugnon, who himself was a tremendous doubles player and renowned for his brilliance in the doubles event.
Simone Mathieu Cup
The Women’s Doubles French Open Champion has been awarded the Simone Mathieu Cup since 1990. Simone (1908-1980) played in the 1930s and won 8 titles in the women’s doubles and mixed doubles events. She also made it to the finals of the singles competition 8 times and won in 1938 and 1939. She participated in WWII.
Marcel Bernard Cup
Presented to the Mixed Doubles Champion since 1990, the trophy was named after Marcel Bernard (1914-1994) was a winner at Roland Garros in 1946 and was the President of the French Tennis Federation from 1968 to 1973.
There is a lot to win at Roland Garros, but before that, you have to get yourself dirty on the Red Clay.
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