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.

The French Open is traditionally the most unpredictable Grand Slam tournament. The clay courts of Roland Garros slow the ball down and even out the chances for players. This year,…

Efforts to expand tennis in France have seen hard courts gradually replace clay in the land of Roland Garros, leaving the iconic slippery surface to a select few – and, according…