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What’s new at Roland-Garros 2026? Rule changes & innovations
Connected devices on court, human line judges, a new food destination, real-time crowd tracking, Benjamin Millepied at the finals — here's everything that's new at Roland-Garros 2026.
May 7 2008: The day Juan Carlos Ferrero became the first man to beat Rafael Nadal in Rome
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 7, 2008, Rafael Nadal suffered his first-ever loss in Rome against his fellow countryman Juan Carlos Ferrero
“Really, like, shitty, literally”: Iga Swiatek recounts her Madrid illness ahead of Rome return
Iga Swiatek explained her early exit from the Madrid Open in her pre-tournament press conference in Rome, describing the illness that derailed her week and confirming she is back at full training.
Roland-Garros 2026 prize money: How much does the winner get?
Roland-Garros 2026 offers a total prize fund of €61.723 million. Singles winners take home €2.8 million each. Here's the full breakdown round by round, from qualifying to the finals, including doubles and wheelchair events.
May 6 2007: The day Kim Clijsters retired for the first time at the age of 23
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 6, 2007, aged only 23, Kim Clijsters announced her retirement a few days after her loss against Julia Vakulenko in the first round in Warsaw
Faced with players’ protest over prize money, Roland-Garros highlights the specificity of its model and says it is open to “direct discussions”
May 5, 2005 : The day Andy Roddick’s sportsmanship cost him a win
« No reason not to play Rome, but let’s see » : Jannik Sinner knows how much it takes to reach that level
May 4, 1980: The day Connors beat world No 1 McEnroe in the WCT Finals in Dallas
“They just put out a press statement”: inside Roland Garros’s prize money crisis and what could come next
Top players united in disappointment over Roland-Garros prize money as revenue share falls
Sinner makes history with five consecutive Masters titles in 59-minute demolition of Zverev
Sinner vs Zverev (again!): The Madrid final that keeps asking the same question about Zverev
May 3, 1999: The day Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov – surprisingly – became world No 1
How to watch Roland-Garros 2026: TV, streaming & free options
“It was almost like a curse”: Marta Kostyuk on finally letting go of the 15-year-old prodigy
Kostyuk wins first WTA 1000 title with backflip and a perfect clay record
May 2, 2007: The day Federer and Nadal played the Battle of Surfaces
Two streaks, one trophy to claim: Andreeva and Kostyuk meet on Madrid’s red clay
Roland-Garros 2026: When it starts, how long it lasts and what’s on the schedule