2025 French Open

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2025-french-open

1. What is the tournament location?
2. What is the court surface type?
3. What makes the French Open special compared to other tennis tournaments?
4. Why is the surface at Roland Garros called "red clay" and how does it affect the game?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the tournament location?Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
2. What is the court surface type?Outdoor clay courts
3. What makes the French Open special compared to other tennis tournaments?The French Open is played on red clay courts at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, the second Grand Slam of the year. It is known for long, physical rallies and a special style of play that tests patience and footwork. The tournament also welcomes junior and wheelchair competitions, showing its commitment to all players.
4. Why is the surface at Roland Garros called "red clay" and how does it affect the game?The red clay is made from crushed limestone, brick and other materials. It slows the ball down, making rallies longer and requiring players to be patient, use good footwork and generate heavy topspin.

Grand Slam: The four most prestigious annual tennis tournaments: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Topspin: A type of spin applied to a tennis ball that causes it to dip downwards after crossing the net.
Rally: A series of consecutive shots hit back and forth between players in a tennis match.
Baseline: The line at the back of the tennis court, behind which players typically stand to serve and return.