1891: The French Open

Tennis was predominantly a sport of the English-speaking world, dominated by the United States and Britain. It was also popular in France, where the French Open dates to 1891 as the Championat de France International de Tennis.

Name change 1891: Championnat de France 1925: Championnats Internationaux de France 1928: Tournoi de Roland Garros

Surface change 1891: Grass 1912: Clay 1925: Grass 1928: Clay

Venue change 1891: Paris 1928: Stade Roland Garros, Paris