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.

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.

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

Many Americans call the Paris clay tournament the “French Open,” but its official name is “Roland-Garros.”