Information on the French Open

The 78-year-old-Roland Garros stadium will beand women's singles at the French Open will receive
awaiting its tennis fans come May 28 for the annualthe same amount in prize money. This is contrary to
French Open. Its rich red clay court has made theWimbledon, which has indeed increased the prize
tournament one of the top four in the high-poweredmoney for women, but they still receive less than men.
game of tennis. Just a couple of changes will be madePerhaps, the French Open's modern new installation will
to this year's event.Usually slated for Monday, thehave a ground-breaking affect on those
French Open will be held on a Sunday in the hopes ofchampionships not yet entered this century.Fans who
to raising television coverage.This is a good theory, asare awaiting the French Open are likely getting
it seems to work for the traditional game of football.butterflies of anticipation and they will likely be
Even the biggest tennis fans can't blow off their 9-5'srewarded with an exciting competition. So, stay in tune
just to watch a match.Secondly, chivalry will bewith the tournament and see who prevails.
introduced to this year's games. Winners of the men's