The French Championships became a major Championship

Creation of Roland Garros Stadium

The French Championships became the first Grand Slam Tournament to go open

Yannick Noah was the winner of men's Singles (FRA)

Mary Pierce was the winner of the women's Singles (FRA)

Arnaud Clément lost the longest ever match at the French Open to Fabrice Santoro in 6 hours 33 minutes

Raphael Nadal became the only male player to win a single Grand Slam tournament nine times

Victory of Garbiñe Muguruza and Novak Djokovic for the first time of their careers