What is the name of the second largest court at Roland Garros?

The second-largest court at Roland-Garros is Court Suzanne Lenglen. It ranks behind Court Philippe-Chatrier, the venue’s central and largest court, and is one of the stadium complex’s principal show courts.

Court Suzanne Lenglen was inaugurated in May 1994 and was initially known simply as Court A. In 1997, it was renamed to honor Suzanne Lenglen, one of France’s earliest internationally renowned tennis stars. Lenglen won six French Championships singles titles and became famous in the 1920s for her athletic style, aggressive play, and glamorous public profile.

The court is used for major French Open matches and has a substantial spectator capacity, although it is smaller than Philippe-Chatrier. It remains a clay court, like the rest of the tournament’s traditional playing surface. A retractable roof was added as part of the venue’s modernization for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic period; its design was inspired partly by Lenglen’s pleated skirts.

A common mix-up is Court Simonne-Mathieu, another important Roland-Garros venue. Simonne-Mathieu is newer, but it is not the complex’s second-largest court.