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These clay courts tend to slower down the ball pace and also add extra bounce to the balls. Therefore the strategy of the game in which it is played changes.
Courts at French Open
Apart from the various other courts that are used for holding the events featured in the French Open, Philippe Chatrier court is the main Courts at the French Open Tennis Tournament. It is located in the Stade de Roland Garros which is situated in Paris in France. This court was built in 1928 but after the renovation of the Stade de Roland Garros in 2000, this court was renamed as the Philippe Chatrier Court. Earlier it was known as the Centre Court. It was named as the Philippe Chatrier court because Philippe Chatrier was the head of the French Tennis Federation and also helped to bring back tennis to the Summer Olympics in 1988. Thus this court was named in his honor. This court is made out of red clay and Thus provides a great challenge to the participants as the playing conditions change. It has a total seating capacity of 15, 166 spectators.
The Tournament
Courts at the French Open Tennis Tournament have played a great role and also have given French Open a distinct entity from other Grand Slam events.
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