Roland-Garros: the Suzanne-Lenglen court, jewel of the qualifying week

Europe 1 official radio of the French Open. The main tournament begins on Sunday, but the site opened its doors this Monday for the traditional Opening Week, the week of qualifications in good French. A week during which stars are returning and young French players with long teeth will try to access the main draw with something new this year: matches on the Suzanne-Lenglen court. To the delight of players and supporters.

“A real great success”

Like the start of the fortnight for these Porte d’Auteuil qualifications. The aisles are full, queues to get into the stands and a Suzanne Lenglen court which is already roaring. For the first time, Central’s little brother is hosting qualifying matches. Obviously, the French appreciate it, like Quentin Halys who won the Canadian Galarneau this Tuesday. “It’s great, the crowd was really into it, everyone had fun. It’s a great initiative. Plus, they were able to play despite the rain and I think that even indoors the court is super nice. I think it’s a real great success,” appreciates the French player.

Yes, because that’s the other big news this year: the Suzanne Lenglen has a roof over its head. Moreover, just after Quentin Halys, it was the young Margaux Rouvroy who took advantage, qualifying, despite the rain. And thanks to a heightened atmosphere according to Matisse. “There are great acoustics, it really feels more roomy, almost like a team sports atmosphere where everyone is really singing, everyone is side by side. It resonates much better, everyone is behind the players so it “It’s very nice”, underlines the supporter. A roof which will above all allow you to play every day while this qualifying week promises to be rainy on the Parisian clay court.