Roland Garros is the only grand slam played on clay courts, which creates slower and more physically demanding matches.
The clay courts at the French Open are barely composed of clay at all: Only 1-2 millimeters of crushed red brick give courts their distinctive color.
Rafael Nadal, known as the "King of Clay,: retired in November 2024 after winning a record 14 French Open titles during his career.
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It’s late spring, heading into the summer and that can only mean one thing: the French Open is back and tennis fans around the world rejoice at the news of the return of the iconic clay court grand slam.
