The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, is a tennis tournament that has been held annually in Paris, France since 1891. It is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments and is considered the premier clay court championship event in the world. The tournament is named after French aviator Roland Garros, who was the first person to fly solo across the Mediterranean Sea. Players from around the globe compete for the coveted Grand Slam title at the Stade Roland Garros.