Each truss is split into 7 sections measuring 15m long and 3m high.
French open retractable roof.
Therefore night matches will be possible for the first time at the clay court grand slam.
The iconic philippe chatrier court finally has a retractable roof installed and the floodlights are operational too.
The french open is one of the most historic competitions in the world but the clay court venue has been brought bang up to date with the addition of a retractable roof.
The highlight will certainly be the retractable roof that is due to be completed in time for next year s tournament.
The iconic philippe chatrier court finally has a retractable roof installed and the floodlights are operational too.
Tennis grand slam circuit switches its focus to paris following the australian open but roland garros will have a different look for this year.
8 sections are already in place the spectacular transformation of philippe chatrier court is well underway.
Philippe chatrier court s retractable roof is made up of 11 trusses each weighing 330 metric tons.
The iconic philippe chatrier court finally has a retractable roof installed and the floodlights are operational too.
The french open or roland garros as it s known is the most famous clay court tournament in the world.
The french open 2020 is about to begin in a week s time.
Philippe chatrier court s retractable roof.
Its 11 pane retractable roof is currently being fitted.
The structure covers roland.
Open the french open is the only major tournament without a structure allowing play to go on during rainy days.
A retractable roof is essential.
8 sections are already in place and the last 3 will be installed by the end of january 2020.
The french open 2020 is about to begin in a week s time.
Fortunately we have these.
Once they are assembled into two units these sections make up a truss that spans 105 metres and is mounted with canvas.
Therefore night matches will be possible for the first time at the clay court grand slam.
The french open 2020 is about to begin in a week s time.
With a new retractable roof now available at the u s.
With the smallest footprint of the four grand slam tennis tournaments the french open was also the only of the four without a retractable roof over any court.
