Top Ten Unique Aspects of the French Open
What is it besides the typical French "je ne sais quoi" (I don't know what) which differentiates Roland Garros from Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the Australian Open? We acknowledge and celebrate what makes the French Open such a unique Grand Slam tennis tournament…
o The linesman wear diiferent colored Lacoste (the sponsor) polo shirts each day
o Guests sitting in the President's box often wear stylish (linen?) beige fedoras
o Security guards wear dark suits
o The first Wednesday is traditionally "Kids Day"
o Rhythmic clapping is often heard on Court Philippe Chatrier
o Crepes are served at the concession stands
o The Hawk-Eye electronic line-calling system is not used... chair umpires jump out of their high-chair and check the mark on the clay
o The score is announced by the chair umpires in French and English
o Former champions always present the trophies to the men's and women's singles winners
o The red clay courts...
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