Roland Garros courts feature unique construction for playability
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The courts at Roland Garros in Paris comprise five distinct layers, none of which contain clay, according to Yahoo Sports. The construction includes limestone, gravel, and crushed red brick, designed to ensure consistent play. Care for the courts involves daily maintenance, with crews watering and preparing the surface to sustain its quality throughout the tournament. Each year, crews refresh the courts by adding broken brick, requiring favorable weather conditions for the process.
- •Roland Garros courts consist of limestone, gravel, clinker, and red brick.
- •Daily maintenance involves watering and scraping to keep surfaces standard.
- •Each year, crews haul in 88,000 pounds of broken brick for refreshment.
- •The courts have maintained their construction since their creation in 1928.
- •Constant care is provided by a team of around 100 staff members.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Caring For The ‘Clay’ Of Roland Garros
"The five layers making up the courts at Roland Garros in Paris don't include any clay, with limestone and crushed red brick doing the hard work of the court surface
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