During the last five days of the tournament, from Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 June, an animation dedicated to padel, in partnership with Wilson and Lacoste, will be offered to spectators of Roland Garros.

On this occasion, a field of padel will be installed on short n ° 5, thus allowing the public to discover but also to try out this spectacular, accessible and fun discipline.

Exhibitions with specialists of this sport will also be on the program.

This device will shed a magnificent light on this discipline which attracts more and more followers every year and currently has around 110 practitioners in France, of which 11 are classified. The latter take advantage of the multiplication of land (000 in France) to indulge their passion. Among the FFT clubs, 838 already have padel.

From June 9, the public will also be able to attend all the matches played on the annex courts as well as access the Suzanne-Lenglen, on which a giant screen will be installed (set up with the partnership of BNP Paribas), which will broadcast in live all matches from Philippe-Chatrier court. Spectators will also be able to enjoy the entertainment padel.

On Thursday June 10, the public will also have the opportunity to attend the final of the charity program "Stars, Set and Match", but also to see a preview of the film "5th Set" which will be screened on the screen. giant of Suzanne-Lenglen.

Photos Roland Garros 2015: HERE.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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