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Past Champions Seen Around the Grounds at Roland Garros 2013

June 3, 2013 By grandslamgal

You never know which past champions you’ll see around the grounds at Roland Garros.

This is a guest blog by Tennis Buzz. Follow them on Twitter @tennisbuzz

I like spending a lot of time on the outside courts (les courts annexes in French), watching practice sessions or doubles matches.

It’s also a good way to see champions from the past, who are now coaches or TV commentators.

Chris Evert
Chris Evert

Magnus Norman

Roland Garros 2001 finalist, former world number 2, coaches Stan Wawrinka
Magnus Norman

Nathalie Tauziat

Wimbledon finalist in 1998
Nathalie Tauziat

Andrei Chesnokov

Aemifinalist at Roland Garros in 1989, now coach of Elena Vesnina
Andrei Chesnokov

Ivan Ljubicic

2006 French Open semifinalist, currently coaching Milos Raonic.
Ivan Ljubicic

Also seen this year: Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe and Conchita Martinez

Seen last year:

Ivan Lendl

Andy Murray and Ivan Lendl

Amelie Mauresmo

AmÈlie Mauresmo and Victoria Azarenka

And Mats Wilander

Mats Wilander

If you want to watch old champions (like McEnroe, Wilander or even Hingis) play in a friendly and funny atmosphere, attend the Trophe des Legendes (Legends Trophy).

Matches are played on court 1 and court Suzanne Lenglen during the second week of the French Open.

John McEnroe, 2011

John McEnroe

And if you’re a bit nostalgic, pay a visit to Roland Garros tennis museum

Chris Evert by Andy Warhol

Roland Garros museum


Comments

  1. grandslamgal says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Thanks for your comments Christine and Ross. I must admit I do love seeing past champions around the grounds, especially when not many other people are recognising them.

  2. Ross Anderson says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:40 am

    Hi there. Pretty sure I saw Monica Seles in the crowd watching the Federer vs Simon???? The commentator made no comment. But she has a distinctive look 🙂 Cheers Ross.

  3. Christine says

    June 3, 2013 at 6:32 am

    Thanks for this great article! I’ve wanted to attend the French Open and this was more motivation! Great pics and commentary on tennis greats!

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