Roland Garros (French Open)
The clay-court Grand Slam in Paris, held over two weeks from late May into June.
- First held 1891
- 27 editions listed (2000-2026)
- Men's singles champion: Alexander Zverev
- Women's singles champion: Mirra Andreeva
- Every year, from late May into June
Overview
Roland Garros, also called the French Open, is the only Grand Slam played on clay. It takes place at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris from late May to early June, and its slow red surface rewards patient, physical tennis.
The French Championships began in 1891 for members of French clubs and opened to international players in 1925. The stadium, named after the French aviator Roland Garros, was built in 1928 so that France could host the Davis Cup. The event became the French Open in 1968, the first year of the Open Era.
Rafael Nadal won the men's singles title 14 times between 2005 and 2022, the most any player has won at a single Grand Slam. Iga Świątek has won the women's title four times (2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024). In 2026 Alexander Zverev won his first major here, beating Flavio Cobolli in five sets, and 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva won the women's title. Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew before the tournament with a wrist injury.
How it works
There are 128 players in each singles draw. Men play best-of-five sets and women best-of-three, on red clay made of crushed brick. The ball bounces higher and slower than on hard courts, so rallies tend to be longer and points are harder to finish.
Who wins it most?
Titles won across the 27 editions listed here (2000-2026). All-time records are in the facts below.
Men's singles champion
Women's singles champion
Countries: both draws together
Champions by year
Newest first.
| Year | Men's singles champion | Women's singles champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Alexander Zverev GER beat Flavio Cobolli, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 | Mirra Andreeva RUS beat Maja Chwalińska |
| 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz ESP beat Jannik Sinner, 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) | Coco Gauff USA beat Aryna Sabalenka, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2024 | Carlos Alcaraz ESP beat Alexander Zverev, 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 | Iga Świątek POL beat Jasmine Paolini, 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic SRB | Iga Świątek POL |
| 2022 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Iga Świątek POL |
| 2021 | Novak Djokovic SRB | Barbora Krejčíková CZE |
| 2020 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Iga Świątek POL |
| 2019 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Ashleigh Barty AUS |
| 2018 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Simona Halep ROU |
| 2017 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Jeļena Ostapenko LAT |
| 2016 | Novak Djokovic SRB | Garbiñe Muguruza ESP |
| 2015 | Stan Wawrinka SUI | Serena Williams USA |
| 2014 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Maria Sharapova RUS |
| 2013 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Serena Williams USA |
| 2012 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Maria Sharapova RUS |
| 2011 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Li Na CHN |
| 2010 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Francesca Schiavone ITA |
| 2009 | Roger Federer SUI | Svetlana Kuznetsova RUS |
| 2008 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Ana Ivanovic SRB |
| 2007 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Justine Henin BEL |
| 2006 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Justine Henin BEL |
| 2005 | Rafael Nadal ESP | Justine Henin BEL |
| 2004 | Gastón Gaudio ARG | Anastasia Myskina RUS |
| 2003 | Juan Carlos Ferrero ESP | Justine Henin BEL |
| 2002 | Albert Costa ESP | Serena Williams USA |
| 2001 | Gustavo Kuerten BRA | Jennifer Capriati USA |
| 2000 | Gustavo Kuerten BRA | Mary Pierce FRA |
Records & facts
- Most men's singles titles
- Rafael Nadal (14), a record for any Grand Slam
- Most women's singles titles
- Chris Evert (7)
- 2026 men's final
- Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1
- Surface
- Red clay, the only Grand Slam on clay
Latest Roland Garros news
Zverev wins Roland Garros for his first major
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in five sets and became the first German man to win a major singles title since Boris Becker in 1996.
Mirra Andreeva wins Roland Garros at 19
Andreeva beat qualifier Maja Chwalińska in straight sets for her first Grand Slam title.
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