Roland Garros Roof Collapse

Azarenka back on centre stage courtesy of winning the cincinnati premier 5 lead up event followed by an enchanting two weeks at flushing meadows.

Roland garros roof collapse.

A tangible yet highly symbolic event. The organization of the roland garros 2020 has long been troubled because of the global covid 19 pandemic that has plagued the world and france severely also in these days of september with. Eight months after the final match point was played at the 2019 roland garros tournament the eleventh and final truss of the retractable roof has been installed on philippe chatrier court. The huge project to transform the legendary court was thus completed on 5th february 2020 a month ahead of schedule.

It is one of those lovely october mornings when the autumn has finally set in across the french capital. Afp via getty images. The roof s eleven trusses can be opened out in 15 minutes. The most eagerly anticipated and highly symbolic new feature this year at roland garros is that rain and bad weather will no longer mean the end of play.

8 sections are already in place and the last 3 will be installed by the end of january 2020. Pete staples usta it had to be like this my career was always like the match today many ups and downs and i love the way it turned out what dominic thiem. The pandemic forced the shift of the french open at roland garros from may to late september making the completion of a new roof over philippe chatrier court the largest. Called wings in french pay tribute to the aviator roland garros who gave his life for his country and his name to the stadium and the tournament the fft president revealed.

Other stories christophe guibbaud fft. The spectacular transformation of philippe chatrier court is well underway. A retractable roof is essential to prevent weather conditions from affecting play and to avoid any disruptions in the schedule. The final part of the roof has been fitted.

After the last match at the 2019 roland garros it took eight months to install the final truss of the retractable roof and the work concluded on february 5 2020. The two time australian open champion with her renewed perspective and all court artillery leapt upon osaka s early nerves to launch into a staggering 6 1 2 0 advantage. A roof on philippe chatrier court. How we put a roof over our heads wednesday 5 february 2020.

The 11 trusses ed. The two time roland garros finalist finally lifted grand slam silverware courtesy of a thrilling four hour finale at the us open.