From seven donated acres in 1928 to a 20-court major, Roland Garros has taken shape over nearly 100 years with some of the most unique courts in tennis

From seven donated acres in 1928 to a 20-court major, Roland Garros has taken shape over nearly 100 years with some of the most unique courts in tennis

Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. The major Paris tennis tournament was named after him in 1928, a decade after his death in combat.