Court Suzanne Lenglen
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Established
1994 (30 years old)
Capacity
10,068
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Country
France
Location
Paris
Timezone
1
Coordinates
48.847321, 2.246484
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Built in 1994 and originally designated "Court A", Court Suzanne Lenglen is the secondary stadium with a capacity of 10,068 spectators. Its namesake, an international celebrity and the first true star of women's tennis, won 31 major tournaments, including six French Open titles and six Wimbledon championships, between 1914 and 1926. Known as La Divine (Divine One) and La Grand Dame (Great Lady) of French tennis, she won two Olympic gold medals in Antwerp in 1920. A bronze bas relief of Lenglen by the Italian sculptor Vito Tongiani stands over the east tunnel-entrance to the stadium. The trophy awarded each year to the French Open women's singles champion is named La Coupe Suzanne Lenglen in her honor. The court has an underground irrigation system, the first of its kind, to control moisture levels within its surface.
In 1994, the walkway between Court Chatrier and Court Lenglen was named Allée Marcel Bernard in honor of the 1940s-era French champion who died that year. A retractable roof that covers the court was installed in time for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. It was inaugurated on 26 May 2024 on the occasion of the first day of the French Open tennis tournament. It is made up of two lateral structures measuring 100 meters by 20 meters, and a white canvas. The roof closes in 15 minutes. It is inspired by Suzanne Lenglen's pleated skirt, and the structure is equipped with photovoltaic panels.
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