Why the French Open is named after Roland Garros, who didn't play tennis
May 26, 2026
Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. The major Paris tennis tournament was named after him in 1928, a decade after his death in combat.(Image credit: Branger/Getty Images)
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5834922/roland-garros-french-open-namesake
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