French Open Retractable Roof

A retractable roof is essential.

French open retractable roof.

The french open is one of the most historic competitions in the world but the clay court venue has been brought bang up to date with the addition of a retractable roof. The structure covers roland. Its 11 pane retractable roof is currently being fitted. Therefore night matches will be possible for the first time at the clay court grand slam.

The highlight will certainly be the retractable roof that is due to be completed in time for next year s tournament. Tennis grand slam circuit switches its focus to paris following the australian open but roland garros will have a different look for this year. 8 sections are already in place and the last 3 will be installed by the end of january 2020. Open the french open is the only major tournament without a structure allowing play to go on during rainy days.

The french open 2020 is about to begin in a week s time. Once they are assembled into two units these sections make up a truss that spans 105 metres and is mounted with canvas. With the smallest footprint of the four grand slam tennis tournaments the french open was also the only of the four without a retractable roof over any court. Philippe chatrier court s retractable roof.

The iconic philippe chatrier court finally has a retractable roof installed and the floodlights are operational too. With a new retractable roof now available at the u s. The french open 2020 is about to begin in a week s time. Therefore night matches will be possible for the first time at the clay court grand slam.

This means play can continue during rain and starting in 2021 in the evenings. The iconic philippe chatrier court finally has a retractable roof installed and the floodlights are operational too. Philippe chatrier court s retractable roof is made up of 11 trusses each weighing 330 metric tons. The french open 2020 is about to begin in a week s time.

The iconic philippe chatrier court finally has a retractable roof installed and the floodlights are operational too. Fortunately we have these. Therefore night matches will be possible for the first time at the clay court grand slam. A retractable roof is essential to prevent weather conditions from affecting play.