Clay-court tennis is dialogue between players, the ball, the court and the weather. In springtime Paris, the conversation is like no other.

The French Open is one of the most iconic tennis tournaments in history with its red clay courts, boisterous crowds and plenty of celebrities. Here’s everything you need to know about Roland Garros.

A history beginning in the 19th century Starting out as the “ French Clay-Court Championships ” in 1891 – allowing only players from France to compete – the French Open was officially ...