Tennis returns to Paris: the 30th edition of the Roland Garros Tennis Tournament 2011

There is little time before one of the most anticipated sporting events in Paris: the French Open, officially known as the Roland Garros Tennis Tournament, after the stadium where it is held.

The international tennis championship is turning 30 this year and has been held every Spring since 1981. Past winners include undisputed stars of the tennis world: Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Andre Agassi, Thomas Muster, Stefi Graff, Yannick Noah and many more…

Roland Garros is the most prestigious clay court tournament and attracts the finest international tennis players. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, the Williams sisters are some of the players who will compete to be the Grand Slam champion!

The tournament will begin on May 17, features both a women's and men's championship, and will climax with the men's final on June 5.

Roland Garros 2011 is not only a sporting spectacle, it is also a real cultural and social event, an appointment that should not be missed.

Paris these days is filled with visitors and tennis fans, so staying Paris can be difficult, especially in the area adjacent to the stadium.

Therefore we recommend you book early to ensure... a front row seat!