French Open Schedule
Welcome to the exciting world of the French Open Schedule, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world!
Held annually in the beautiful city of Paris, this Grand Slam event brings together top-ranked players from around the globe, battling it out on the iconic red clay courts of Roland Garros Stadium.
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The Greatest French Open Finals in History
2011: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic
The year 2011 marked a turning point in the world of tennis, with the official emergence of Novak Djokovic as a future member of the “Big Three”.
He had already won the Australian Open that year and was competing for the French Open title. However, he faced the King of Clay himself, Rafael Nadal.
In a game that ended in four sets, 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, and 6-1, the Spaniard demonstrated why he was the greatest player in the history of the clay court, sending a clear message to “Nole”: “To be the man, you have to beat the man.”
That defeat not only solidified Djokovic’s ascent but also strengthened the legend that Rafael Nadal is today, especially at Roland Garros.
2004: Gaston Gaudio vs Guillermo Coria
In 2004, sport-wise, it was a pretty good year for Argentina. Although they fell short in the Copa America against Brazil, they achieved something significant at the Olympics in Greece. They claimed the gold medal in soccer. Becoming the first American team to do so since Uruguay. In basketball, breaking the dominance of the United States. But there was more: Tennis.
For the first time since Guillermo Vilas’ great victory in 1977, an Argentine would win the Roland Garros, and what made it even more special was that two Argentines reached the final: Gaston Gaudio and Guillermo Coria.
Gaudio, who entered the final as the underdog, staged a heroic comeback and defeated the third-seeded Coria with a score of 0-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, and 8-6.
This match went down in tennis history as one of the greatest comebacks ever. And in Argentina, it remains one of the greatest tennis joys of all time.
1989: Michael Chang vs Stefan Edberg
The 1989 Roland Garros tournament of Michael Chang can be summed up in one word: legendary.
Chang’s path to history at that Roland Garros involved overcoming difficult hurdles, such as the world number one, Ivan Lendl, and the number three, Stefan Edberg, whom he defeated in the final.
With sets of 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, and 6-2, Michael Chang etched his name in the tennis history books as the youngest man to win a Grand Slam in history.
It is for moments like these that the word “legendary” holds great significance.
1992: Monica Seles vs Steffi Graf
Talking about Monica Seles and Steffi Graf is practically talking about finals. In the case of Roland Garros, they met twice.
In both matches, the young Yugoslavian emerged victorious, but their second duel in 1992 was epic. It was a three-set battle, where the third set was dramatic, intense, and incredibly exciting.
After two sets with scores of 6-2 in favor of Seles and 3-6 for Graf. The third set reached unprecedented heights. Taking the game to a staggering 18 games was madness at the time, and in that madness, Seles prevailed once again over Graf with a score of 10-8.
This won’t be the last time we talk about these tremendous competitors in a final. This story will continue.
2001: Jennfier Capriati vs Kim Clijsters
The 1992 final between Monica Seles and Steffi Graf was an absolute madness. However, what took place in 2001 between American Jennifer Capriati and Belgian Kim Clijsters surpassed all limits.
Similar to the mentioned 1992 showdown, the first two sets (1-6 and 6-4) were played at a normal pace. The third set became a true ode to tennis.
The 12-10 scoreline, yes, they played 22 games, something that remains unrivaled to this day, was a demonstration of endurance, mental strength, and responsiveness.
The powerful Jennifer Capriati won her first Roland Garros title that day, and it was her second consecutive Grand Slam victory, having also claimed the Australian Open earlier that year. But what will be forever remembered is how she won it.