What the competition is
The official stadium history explains its Paris location and clay-court character. Singles and doubles take place as separate events, with court assignments and daily scheduling establishing the actual programme. Philippe-Chatrier, Suzanne-Lenglen and other court names identify venues within the tournament. They are not additional tour categories or different editions of the French Open.
Following the competition
Keep the players, event draw and court when recording a match. A day or evening session is a scheduling context rather than a guarantee about the length of a contest. A Paris evening can fall on a different date in Australia, so preserve the tournament’s local date before conversion and check the current order of play.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| French Open | An English name for Roland-Garros. |
| Surface | Clay distinguishes its Grand Slam setting. |
| Paris | The host city establishes the local-time reference. |
| Court names | Venues within the tournament, not separate competitions. |
Questions about this guide
Is the French Open a different event from Roland-Garros?
No. They are names for the same Grand Slam tournament.
Does a court name identify the singles draw?
No. Read the actual event and match pairing.