May 16th - June 5th
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The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros because the tournament was named after the French aviator Roland Garros, is the second of four annual Grand Slam tournaments. The other three are the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. The French open is a premiere tennis tournament played on a clay court. Clay is a slow-playing surface, and The French Open can be a physically demanding event.
The four Grand Slam tennis tournaments include the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Tie seasonal promotions into the popularity of tennis during early summer.
