Under the roof, the rain…
Players get used to a brand new Roland-Garros setting — headlined by the new roof over Phillip-Chatrier that shield them from the less-than-ideal weather.
September 26, 2020
A lot of things are different in this edition of the Roland-Garros, but none bigger than the brand-new roof over Philippe-Chatrier. With the autumn rain falling and the cold conditions, it might well be the most welcoming sight for players.
Also, more displeasure voiced over the testing system the French Open officials are employing.
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